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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some beautifully packaged macarons

Some Beautifully Packaged Macarons


open plan mid century modern apartment

Open Plan Mid Century Modern Apartment


wilderness mountain landscape

Wilderness Mountain Landscape


yellow flowers in bloom on a sunny spring day

Yellow Flowers In Bloom On A Sunny Spring Day


temple peaks through tree-tops

Temple Peaks Through Tree-Tops


wooden blocks lay in colorful dots and spell smile

Wooden Blocks Lay In Colorful Dots And Spell Smile


clouded sky over lake

Clouded Sky Over Lake


abstract white marble and a ladder

Abstract White Marble And A Ladder


person sits and takes in the rocky mountain view

Person Sits And Takes In The Rocky Mountain View


flatlay of blocks the middle spelling out stay well

Flatlay Of Blocks The Middle Spelling Out Stay Well


maples leaves on a grey surface

Maples Leaves On A Grey Surface


summer picnic

Summer Picnic


rolling hills lead to a road lined with trees

Rolling Hills Lead To A Road Lined With Trees


white horses in a lush forest

White Horses In A Lush Forest


abandoned building

Abandoned Building


lush green on rocky hills near ocean

Lush Green On Rocky Hills Near Ocean


pastel moon

Pastel Moon


icy tree branches

Icy Tree Branches


red meadow and snow capped mountains

Red Meadow And Snow Capped Mountains


sandy seaweed

Sandy Seaweed


vines overgrow aging black doors

Vines Overgrow Aging Black Doors


colored pencils scattered on pink and blue balls

Colored Pencils Scattered On Pink And Blue Balls


look up to the exterior of a carved building

Look Up To The Exterior Of A Carved Building


small stack of indian rupee currency

Small Stack of Indian Rupee Currency


segovia spain pillars and city

Segovia Spain Pillars And City


buttons corner frame

Buttons Corner Frame


urban city homes above

Urban City Homes Above


bowl of fresh picked strawberries

Bowl Of Fresh Picked Strawberries


office building window patterns

Office Building Window Patterns


small bird sits on a bare tree branch

Small Bird Sits On A Bare Tree Branch


boat in ocean indonesia

Boat In Ocean Indonesia


kite surfing in ocean

Kite Surfing In Ocean


grassy summer in iceland

Grassy Summer In Iceland


sports field painted line

Sports Field Painted Line


a cloud of pink paint in water

A Cloud Of Pink Paint In Water


hillside plantlife

Hillside Plantlife


red apples ripe on tree

Red Apples Ripe On Tree


winged insect sits on a brown stick in a open field

Winged Insect Sits On A Brown Stick In A Open Field


ferns reach for sun

Ferns Reach For Sun


bushes near fresh springwater

Bushes Near Fresh Springwater


bowl of red apples

Bowl Of Red Apples


wood shoe forms hang

Wood Shoe Forms Hang


spread of rounded stones

Spread Of Rounded Stones


cn tower against the blue toronto sky

CN Tower Against The Blue Toronto Sky


pink buds on cherry tree branches

Pink Buds On Cherry Tree Branches


lucky rock with clover

Lucky Rock With Clover


candyfloss wreaths ring a white flower

Candyfloss Wreaths Ring A White Flower


hands holding a sketchbook with '15% off'

Hands Holding A Sketchbook With '15% Off'


two black cats on the rocks

Two Black Cats On The Rocks


fall golden leaves

Fall Golden Leaves


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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.