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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clock tower in england

Clock Tower In England


backlit wire roof

Backlit Wire Roof


black and yellow ink streams upwards

Black And Yellow Ink Streams Upwards


purple and white marbling abstract view

Purple And White Marbling Abstract View


hand grips a black microphone against red background

Hand Grips A Black Microphone Against Red Background


canyon sky

Canyon Sky


arial view of shipping containers

Arial View Of Shipping Containers


wilting flowers in opposite corners

Wilting Flowers In Opposite Corners


small rural building with windmill

Small Rural Building With Windmill


blue cloudy sky over snowy mountains

Blue Cloudy Sky Over Snowy Mountains


pink and red marbling abstract view

Pink And Red Marbling Abstract View


a film reel lays flat catching the sunlight

A Film Reel Lays Flat Catching The Sunlight


Quiet Wooden Farm With Low Clouds

Quiet Wooden Farm With Low Clouds


blank wood frame chalkboard hangs on a blue wall

Blank Wood Frame Chalkboard Hangs On A Blue Wall


flatlay of a valentines day card with foil chocolate hearts

Flatlay Of A Valentines Day Card With Foil Chocolate Hearts


college clock tower

College Clock Tower


black and yellow ink with red drop

Black And Yellow Ink With Red Drop


lensball person walking down hallway

Lensball Person Walking Down Hallway


red and gold squares hang from the ceiling

Red And Gold Squares Hang From The Ceiling


circular metal structure against a blue sky

Circular Metal Structure Against A Blue Sky


desert mountain

Desert Mountain


green twigs on orange

Green Twigs On Orange


three christmas candles lit

Three Christmas Candles Lit


sharp colored pencils lined up in a row

Sharp Colored Pencils Lined Up In A Row


white sled dog standing on snow throws its head back into a howl

White Sled Dog Standing On Snow Throws Its Head Back Into A Howl


lined cell phones floating above orange rocks

Lined Cell Phones Floating Above Orange Rocks


earth written in dirt

Earth Written In Dirt


cubist style in urban housing

Cubist Style In Urban Housing


grass by creek

Grass By Creek


wind blowing cornfield

Wind Blowing Cornfield


morning coffee and photo album

Morning Coffee And Photo Album


purple summer blossom

Purple Summer Blossom


sumac tree against a clear blue sky

Sumac Tree Against A Clear Blue Sky


a person swimming lanes in outdoor pool by tall trees

A Person Swimming Lanes In Outdoor Pool By Tall Trees


soft pink flower petals against white

Soft Pink Flower Petals Against White


pink petals with water droplets close up

Pink Petals With Water Droplets Close Up


film reel catches light tangled on a white surface

Film Reel Catches Light Tangled On A White Surface


close up stars and stripes

Close Up Stars And Stripes


rust colored track curved and reflects in window

Rust Colored Track Curved And Reflects In Window


black microphone on a metal stand against deep red

Black Microphone On A Metal Stand Against Deep Red


texture of brown hay and other grasses

Texture Of Brown Hay And Other Grasses


pink graffiti on wolf painting wall

Pink Graffiti On Wolf Painting Wall


hands holding up a new! sign

Hands Holding Up A NEW! Sign


red green and white lines of a track

Red Green And White Lines Of A Track


yellow wall with lines and a white sign saying summer

Yellow Wall With Lines And A White Sign Saying Summer


repeat pattern of a toy turtle on a blue background

Repeat Pattern Of A Toy Turtle On A Blue Background


bright green plant closeup

Bright Green Plant Closeup


black and white staircase

Black And White Staircase


coffee spelled in beans

Coffee Spelled In Beans


no parking sign on textured background

No Parking SIgn On Textured Background


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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.