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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sugar and spoons

Sugar And Spoons


an open courtyard with red lanterns at each doorway

An Open Courtyard With Red Lanterns At Each Doorway


textured beach sands at sunset

Textured Beach Sands At Sunset


queen street sign

Queen Street Sign


row of four orchid blossoms

Row Of Four Orchid Blossoms


tropical purple flowers

Tropical Purple Flowers


portrait of urban cyclist

Portrait Of Urban Cyclist


close up of the ends of colored pencils

Close Up Of The Ends Of Colored Pencils


wooden colored pencils scattered on pink and blue balls

Wooden Colored Pencils Scattered On Pink And Blue Balls


christmas holiday festive decor

Christmas Holiday Festive Decor


stream nestled between fall trees

Stream Nestled Between Fall Trees


trumpet tamborine and flute instruments

Trumpet Tamborine And Flute Instruments


dead leaves texture

Dead Leaves Texture


trees behind a bush

Trees Behind A Bush


portrait of floral arrangement in natural light

Portrait Of Floral Arrangement In Natural Light


a view from shiroyama park

A View From Shiroyama Park


close up on leaf in sun

Close Up On Leaf In Sun


indian rupees texture background

Indian Rupees Texture Background


deep green leaves white veins

Deep Green Leaves White Veins


apple orchard ready for the picking

Apple Orchard Ready For The Picking


outdoor swimming pool with tall trees behind it

Outdoor Swimming Pool With Tall Trees Behind It


plant wall on angle

Plant Wall On Angle


textural delicate spring blush blossoms and crimson leaves

Textural Delicate Spring Blush Blossoms And Crimson Leaves


top of violin on music sheets

Top Of Violin On Music Sheets


bison wildlife adventure

Bison Wildlife Adventure


watery rice fields

Watery Rice Fields


close up of colored pencils lined up

Close Up Of Colored Pencils Lined Up


sunset on rural road in summer

Sunset On Rural Road In Summer


black and white photo of hands laying on top of eachother

Black And White Photo Of Hands Laying On Top Of Eachother


yellow and blue patterned paper background

Yellow And Blue Patterned Paper Background


tennis ball

Tennis Ball


rainbow reaches for clouds over hills

Rainbow Reaches For Clouds Over Hills


winter wheat close up

Winter Wheat Close Up


hops plant on vine

Hops Plant On Vine


tall grasses by sandy beach

Tall Grasses By Sandy Beach


cane sugar fields under bright blue sky

Cane Sugar Fields Under Bright Blue Sky


money pattern

Money Pattern


green pink succulent

Green Pink Succulent


rocky shore drone photography

Rocky Shore Drone Photography


bass guitar in hand

Bass Guitar In Hand


relaxing at sunset

Relaxing At Sunset


window with iron guards on yellow building

Window With Iron Guards On Yellow Building


bright white daisy surrounded by foliage

Bright White Daisy Surrounded By Foliage


vibrant blue clouded sky over hills

Vibrant Blue Clouded Sky Over Hills


marsh cat tail plants

Marsh Cat Tail Plants


night fireworks off bridge

Night Fireworks Off Bridge


black chalkboard sticking out of a white sandy beach

Black Chalkboard Sticking Out Of A White Sandy Beach


volleyball close up

Volleyball Close Up


lensball orange yellow purple lights

Lensball Orange Yellow Purple Lights


basilica roof

Basilica Roof


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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.