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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bright green plant closeup

Bright Green Plant Closeup


silver and holiday horn

Silver And Holiday Horn


pink graffiti on wolf painting wall

Pink Graffiti On Wolf Painting Wall


purple summer blossom

Purple Summer Blossom


tea is my love language

Tea Is My Love Language


coffee spelled in beans

Coffee Spelled In Beans


hands holding up a new! sign

Hands Holding Up A NEW! Sign


boat cruises along river overlooked by town

Boat Cruises Along River Overlooked By Town


sandy seaweed

Sandy Seaweed


big thumbs up on red background

Big Thumbs Up On Red Background


bright lily in dark space

Bright Lily In Dark Space


flat lay of colorful cereal

Flat Lay of Colorful Cereal


puddle water reflects urban bridge

Puddle Water Reflects Urban Bridge


fallen tree on hill with snow

Fallen Tree On Hill With Snow


cold winter leaf

Cold Winter Leaf


fresh picked apples in basket

Fresh Picked Apples In Basket


musicians amp dials

Musicians Amp Dials


antelope canyon arizona

Antelope Canyon Arizona


look up to the exterior of a carved building

Look Up To The Exterior Of A Carved Building


container ship at sunset

Container Ship At Sunset


queen street west

Queen Street West


ocean waves on rocks

Ocean Waves On Rocks


wooden colored pencils scattered on pink and blue balls

Wooden Colored Pencils Scattered On Pink And Blue Balls


man in stairwell

Man In Stairwell


ornage tree bright fruit orchard

Ornage Tree Bright Fruit Orchard


red paper curves to make an abstract gradient

Red Paper Curves To Make An Abstract Gradient


locks representing love on metal frame

Locks Representing Love On Metal Frame


sunset creates colorful sky over trees

Sunset Creates Colorful Sky Over Trees


bright pink blooms in garden

Bright Pink Blooms In Garden


cornet instrument in dark room

Cornet Instrument In Dark Room


distant city sunset

Distant City Sunset


oceanside cliffs

Oceanside Cliffs


winter sky and trees

Winter Sky And Trees


man on mobile walking

Man On Mobile Walking


flowers on white marble table

Flowers On White Marble Table


a view from shiroyama park

A View From Shiroyama Park


chinese beef and veggie soup

Chinese Beef And Veggie Soup


coffee beans in love heart shape

Coffee Beans In Love Heart Shape


pink flowers blooming on tree branches

Pink Flowers Blooming On Tree Branches


grand canyon usa background

Grand Canyon Usa Background


wasp nest texture

Wasp Nest Texture


wall of succulents

Wall Of Succulents


small bird sits on a bare tree branch

Small Bird Sits On A Bare Tree Branch


plane takes off in toronto

Plane Takes Off In Toronto


classic american football

Classic American Football


airport waiting area seating

Airport Waiting Area Seating


dark green leaf showing the details

Dark Green Leaf Showing The Details


open plan mid century modern apartment

Open Plan Mid Century Modern Apartment


black and white photo of hands laying on top of eachother

Black And White Photo Of Hands Laying On Top Of Eachother


an open courtyard with red lanterns at each doorway

An Open Courtyard With Red Lanterns At Each Doorway


cloudy blue sky through bright green leaves

Cloudy Blue Sky Through Bright Green Leaves


racing track and field lane numbers

Racing Track And Field Lane Numbers


mountain palm trees

Mountain Palm Trees


close up of wood

Close Up Of Wood


canyon from above

Canyon From Above


fields and pillars segovia spain

Fields And Pillars Segovia Spain


winding road through grassy and tree lined hills

Winding Road Through Grassy And Tree Lined Hills


person sits and takes in the rocky mountain view

Person Sits And Takes In The Rocky Mountain View


water drops in fish pond

Water Drops In Fish Pond


blue sky over red green and orange fall leaves

Blue Sky Over Red Green And Orange Fall Leaves


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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.