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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black microphones pattern on a yellow background

Black Microphones Pattern On A Yellow Background


colored tile design

Colored Tile Design


close up of a painted cement wall with splashes of colour

Close Up Of A Painted Cement Wall With Splashes Of Colour


hand holding red colored pencil on blue background

Hand Holding Red Colored Pencil On Blue Background


person looks up towards beautiful architecture

Person Looks Up Towards Beautiful Architecture


white and blue marbling abstract view

White And Blue Marbling Abstract View


red and purple abstract ink clouds

Red And Purple Abstract Ink Clouds


campground spiders web

Campground Spiders Web


perfect reflection of mountain in water

Perfect Reflection Of Mountain In Water


artificial plant in white pot

Artificial Plant In White Pot


water from a thin canal reflects the taj mahal

Water From A Thin Canal Reflects The Taj Mahal


white sign says summer against a yellow curved wall

White Sign Says Summer Against A Yellow Curved Wall


hands holding a sketchbook with '50% off'

Hands Holding A Sketchbook With '50% Off'


a single cactus on a blue background

A Single Cactus On A Blue Background


black and white knotted wood

Black And White Knotted Wood


barrels aging in winery

Barrels Aging In Winery


forest and waterfall

Forest And Waterfall


looking through stone archway with benches

Looking Through Stone Archway With Benches


black tilted microphone and a computer keyboard

Black Tilted Microphone And A Computer Keyboard


lensball blue and purple lights

Lensball Blue And Purple Lights


clouds over iceland field

Clouds Over Iceland Field


tiny kitten stands on a bed

Tiny Kitten Stands On A Bed


abstract photo of orange and green marbling

Abstract Photo Of Orange And Green Marbling


half blue and half pink photo with earrings lined up

Half Blue And Half Pink Photo With Earrings Lined Up


black cellphone floats above pink background

Black Cellphone Floats Above Pink Background


grimey red metal door texture

Grimey Red Metal Door Texture


off center portrait of a vivid floral bouquet

Off Center Portrait Of A Vivid Floral Bouquet


rainbow of pencils

Rainbow Of Pencils


red white and blue marbling abstract view

Red White And Blue Marbling Abstract View


pink flamingo legs and feathers

Pink Flamingo Legs And Feathers


hiker on cliff by waterfall

Hiker On Cliff By Waterfall


purple foxgloves

Purple Foxgloves


celebration cake on pink surface

Celebration Cake On Pink Surface


sandy beach and person oceanside

Sandy Beach And Person Oceanside


shipping containers as seen from above

Shipping Containers As Seen From Above


novel lays open on dark blue linen fabric

Novel Lays Open On Dark Blue Linen Fabric


centered car driving through forest

Centered Car Driving Through Forest


glowing under water plant texture

Glowing Under Water Plant Texture


corner lines at track

Corner Lines At Track


sun setting over city

Sun Setting Over City


close up of wheat sheaves in field

Close Up Of Wheat Sheaves In Field


modern shanghai, china

Modern Shanghai, China


woman holding up mobile smart phone

Woman Holding Up Mobile Smart Phone


waterfall over rocky cliff's edge

Waterfall Over Rocky Cliff's Edge


coffee written with beans

Coffee Written With Beans


tents surround boardwalk by mountains

Tents Surround Boardwalk By Mountains


silver keyboard on blue background

Silver Keyboard On Blue Background


delicate orange flowers

Delicate Orange Flowers


city bridge at dusk

City Bridge At Dusk


side of a building with remains of an old poster

Side Of A Building With Remains Of An Old Poster


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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.