1000+ HD Background Images and Photos

Browse through our collection of stunning background photographs. Our background images are textured, patterned and arranged to perfectly support the content that you choose to add to your website.

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abstract image of purple and blue marbling color

Abstract Image Of Purple And Blue Marbling Color


mountain in iceland

Mountain In Iceland


wooden board walk through reeds

Wooden Board Walk Through Reeds


train tracks and dirt road on hillside

Train Tracks And Dirt Road On Hillside


empire state top cloudy sky

Empire State Top Cloudy Sky


a pink and white letter board spells out "anti-social"

A Pink And White Letter Board Spells Out "Anti-Social"


muddy trail beneath the trees

Muddy Trail Beneath The Trees


narrow waterfall into tropical pool

Narrow Waterfall Into Tropical Pool


small mirrorless camera on grey background

Small Mirrorless Camera On Grey Background


2021 words in wooden tiles on pink

2021 Words In Wooden Tiles On Pink


tree lined rural road

Tree Lined Rural Road


black chruch building blue skies

Black Chruch Building Blue Skies


a black mounted metal microphone against red

A Black Mounted Metal Microphone Against Red


surfing with kite

Surfing With Kite


rain drops illuminated by colors on window

Rain Drops Illuminated By Colors On Window


black microphone set against a pink background

Black Microphone Set Against A Pink Background


tiny green leaves up close

Tiny Green Leaves Up Close


adveturer legs dangle over canyon edge

Adveturer Legs Dangle Over Canyon Edge


maroon sofa texture background

Maroon Sofa Texture Background


blurry truck passes on highway

Blurry Truck Passes On Highway


blooming red flowers on bush

Blooming Red Flowers On Bush


shanghai oriental pearl

Shanghai Oriental Pearl


slices of homemade pizza with olives on a green plate

Slices Of Homemade Pizza With Olives On A Green Plate


palm trees along boardwalk at sunset

Palm Trees Along Boardwalk At Sunset


reykjavik iceland clock tower

Reykjavik Iceland Clock Tower


illuminated paint brush on orange

Illuminated Paint Brush On Orange


blueberries on linen

Blueberries On Linen


abstract photo of red marbling into white

Abstract Photo Of Red Marbling Into White


city view binoculars

City View Binoculars


wild hare found in a field

WIld Hare Found In A Field


diamond and pearl crown tiara

Diamond And Pearl Crown Tiara


silhouettes of people at the top of a sand dune

Silhouettes Of People At The Top Of A Sand Dune


green tree with small orange fruit on branches

Green Tree With Small Orange Fruit On Branches


white bark trees

White Bark Trees


woman holding her face in both her hands

Woman Holding Her Face In Both Her Hands


train station window

Train Station Window


two juicy orange slices against red background

Two Juicy Orange Slices Against Red Background


dark image of a plants leaves with yellow spots

Dark Image Of A Plants Leaves With Yellow Spots


birds eye view of rows of shipping containers

Birds Eye View Of Rows Of Shipping Containers


mountainside forest camp ground

Mountainside Forest Camp Ground


happily leaving 2020 behind

Happily Leaving 2020 Behind


autumn on rolling hills with bike path

Autumn On Rolling Hills With Bike Path


football close up

Football Close Up


zen garden stone steps

Zen Garden Stone Steps


beautiful cat sticking its tongue out

Beautiful Cat Sticking Its Tongue Out


winter birch forest

Winter Birch Forest


trees at sunset through lens ball

Trees At Sunset Through Lens Ball


red light streaks above rail tracks

Red Light Streaks Above Rail Tracks


building made of white intricate archways

Building Made Of White Intricate Archways


flatlay of a red envelope with gold and red chocolates

Flatlay Of A Red Envelope With Gold And Red Chocolates


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Stunning HD background photos for commercial use

What makes background pictures different?

Background photographs are used very differently that regular images for a number of reasons. When selecting a background image - there are specialized criteria to keep in mind. For starters - background pictures won’t fit into a fixed frame they way other photographs would. When a photo is locked into an article or block of text or shown as part of an advertisement - the dimensions are fixed - meaning that selecting a suitable photo really just comes down to aesthetics.

With background images - things work a little differently. To start, backgrounds are not likely to be in a fixed frame and will need to be equally beautiful when viewed on a large fullscreen, widescreen, or a mobile phone screen. It’s for this reason that web developers will often choose an images of a pattern - so that parts of the it can be cut off by web-browsers and other content that may vary in size and shape without looking like the image is misplaced.

If you’re not using a pattern, you’ll want to make sure the image isn’t too focused. Images with a clear subject don't work as well as background images because parts of the subject may be covered.

You may also choose to use background images to create a parallax scrolling effect. Parallax scrolling has been proven to create a better user experience for web users. This is where a web designer or developer might choose to add content in front of a background images that scrolls faster than the background image itself. This effect is used on web-pages to give the illusion of depth to the page and to create a more dynamic viewing experience.

Images used in parallax scrolling tend to be a little bit different from regular background images. They can be patterns and textures as well - but because portions of the image will scroll by at some point, the images can be a bit more focused - as long as the focus is toward the centre of the image.

Remember that background images take a supporting role in web-page design, so it’s best if they’re simple, clean and patterned. Even if the pattern isn’t design-oriented, you’ll want to go with images without a single, clear subject. Photograph-wise, images like city scapes, landscapes, or large images of busy locations with many subjects tend to look best.

Background images for commercial use

Luckily when it comes to getting the perfect background photo - we’ve got your covered. Our collection of HD photos are perfect for editing and can be used as widescreen backgrounds, full screen backgrounds, and desktop backgrounds and will look equally stunning on both Windows and Mac computers at any size (1600 x 1200, 1440, 1280, 1920).

Take a look at our free, downloadable high resolution images - perfect for your next project.

Background images FAQ

What are background images?

Background images are visual elements that are used to enhance the appearance of a website, presentation, or any other design project. They provide a backdrop or setting for the main content.

What types of background images work best for web-page design?

Background images play a supporting role in web-page design, so it is best to choose simple, clean, and patterned images. Even non-design-oriented patterns can work well. Images without a single, clear subject, such as cityscapes, landscapes, or busy locations with multiple subjects, tend to look best.

Can I use your background images for commercial purposes?

Absolutely! Our collection of high-definition (HD) photos is perfect for editing and can be used as widescreen backgrounds, full-screen backgrounds, and desktop backgrounds. They will look stunning on both Windows and Mac computers at any size, including 1600 x 1200, 1440, 1280, and 1920.

Are your background images available for free download?

Yes, we offer a selection of free, downloadable high-resolution images that are ideal for your next project. These images can be used for commercial purposes and are ready to enhance your designs.