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 background and green leaves of a plant

Black Background And Green Leaves Of A Plant


close up of a leaves texture with thick stem

Close Up Of A Leaves Texture With Thick Stem


large leaves of a green plant overlaid

Large Leaves Of A Green Plant Overlaid


photo of large deep green plant leaves

Photo Of Large Deep Green Plant Leaves


black round sunglasses on top left of blue background

Black Round Sunglasses On Top Left Of Blue Background


black round sunglasses on top right of yellow background

Black Round Sunglasses On Top Right Of Yellow Background


circular metal structure against a blue sky

Circular Metal Structure Against A Blue Sky


side of a building with silver doors

Side Of A Building With Silver Doors


green leaves of a plant

Green Leaves Of A Plant


fluffy clouds in a light blue sky on a clear summer day

Fluffy Clouds In A Light Blue Sky On A Clear Summer Day


white clouds in a soft blue sky on warm summer day

White Clouds In A Soft Blue Sky On Warm Summer Day


abstract image of paper in pink and blue stripes

Abstract Image Of Paper In Pink And Blue Stripes


abstract triangles of red orange and blue

Abstract Triangles Of Red Orange And Blue


abstract image of colored paper creating horizontal lines

Abstract Image Of Colored Paper Creating Horizontal Lines


abstract background of four colored triangles

Abstract Background Of Four Colored Triangles


yellow and blue patterned paper background

Yellow And Blue Patterned Paper Background


abstract image of three triangles of color

Abstract Image Of Three Triangles Of Color


hands cup wooden blocks spelling the words mental health

Hands Cup Wooden Blocks Spelling The Words Mental Health


yellow wall with lines and a white sign saying summer

Yellow Wall With Lines And A White Sign Saying Summer


yellow platforms and shapes with a white summer sign

Yellow Platforms And Shapes With A White Summer Sign


white sign says summer against a yellow curved wall

White Sign Says Summer Against A Yellow Curved Wall


rust colored track curved and reflects in window

Rust Colored Track Curved And Reflects In Window


red green and white lines of a track

Red Green And White Lines Of A Track


look up to the exterior of a carved building

Look Up To The Exterior Of A Carved Building


side of a building with no windows and a fences shadow

Side Of A Building With No Windows And A Fences Shadow


black tilted microphone and a computer keyboard

Black Tilted Microphone And A Computer Keyboard


flatlay of blocks spelling lets dance on colorful dots

Flatlay Of Blocks Spelling Lets Dance On Colorful Dots


flatlay of blocks the middle spelling out stay well

Flatlay Of Blocks The Middle Spelling Out Stay Well


white blocks laying in colorful dots spells out smile

White Blocks Laying In Colorful Dots Spells Out Smile


white wooden beads spell out stay well

White Wooden Beads Spell Out Stay Well


white blocks spells out stay well repeatedly

White Blocks Spells Out Stay Well Repeatedly


wooden blocks lay in colorful dots and spell smile

Wooden Blocks Lay In Colorful Dots And Spell Smile


wooden block spell out smile laying on colorful dots

Wooden Block Spell Out Smile Laying On Colorful Dots


microphone on stand left of frame against blue

Microphone On Stand Left Of Frame Against Blue


black microphone set against a pink background

Black Microphone Set Against A Pink Background


wooden blocks with black letters spell lets dance

Wooden Blocks With Black Letters Spell Lets Dance


side of a white metropolitan building with large windows

Side Of A White Metropolitan Building With Large Windows


side of white building with windows and black balconies

Side Of White Building With Windows And Black Balconies


wooden colored pencils scattered on pink and blue balls

Wooden Colored Pencils Scattered On Pink And Blue Balls


four black microphones lay on a pink background

Four Black Microphones Lay On A Pink Background


a black mounted metal microphone against red

A Black Mounted Metal Microphone Against Red


black microphone on a metal stand against deep red

Black Microphone On A Metal Stand Against Deep Red


hand grips a black microphone against red background

Hand Grips A Black Microphone Against Red Background


colored pencils scattered on pink and blue balls

Colored Pencils Scattered On Pink And Blue Balls


black microphones pattern on a yellow background

Black Microphones Pattern On A Yellow Background


a black microphone mounted on a stand

A Black Microphone Mounted On A Stand


a black microphone lays on yellow backdrop

A Black Microphone Lays On Yellow Backdrop


silhouetted people sitting on rocks by the setting sun

Silhouetted People Sitting On Rocks By The Setting Sun


green foliage with pink and white flowers

Green Foliage With Pink And White Flowers


red fabric illuminated by the sun

Red Fabric Illuminated By The Sun


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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.