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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bright yellow rose in hand

Bright Yellow Rose In Hand


two trees submerged in the lakes water

Two Trees Submerged In The Lakes Water


looking up in cornfield

Looking Up In Cornfield


queen anne's lace on forested hill

Queen Anne's Lace On forested Hill


texture of bark on old tree

Texture Of Bark On Old Tree


pineapple with aviator sunglasses

Pineapple With Aviator Sunglasses


american flag on beach cottage

American Flag On Beach Cottage


metal bridge beams with blue sky

Metal Bridge Beams With Blue Sky


chinese temple details

Chinese Temple Details


reflections in front of place of worship

Reflections In Front Of Place Of Worship


rocky desert landscape

Rocky Desert Landscape


tree silhouetted against a white sky

Tree Silhouetted Against A White Sky


oregon train station cocktower

Oregon Train Station Cocktower


sporadically placed flowers on white

Sporadically Placed Flowers On White


brick wall sign forest fire warning

Brick Wall Sign Forest Fire Warning


frozen tree

Frozen Tree


mossy volcanic hillside

Mossy Volcanic Hillside


orange autumn leves on trees

Orange Autumn Leves On Trees


texture of a green leaf very close up

Texture Of A Green Leaf Very Close Up


shop now diagonal sign on wood

Shop Now Diagonal Sign On Wood


multi-story buildings stretch along the seafront

Multi-Story Buildings Stretch Along The Seafront


the centre of this orange flower stems

The Centre Of This Orange Flower Stems


photo of black and pink shapes

Photo Of Black And Pink Shapes


keyboards on blue surface

Keyboards On Blue Surface


abstract image of three triangles of color

Abstract Image Of Three Triangles Of Color


looking up through basketball net

Looking Up Through Basketball Net


two people sit high up to take in the evening sunset

Two People Sit High Up To Take In The Evening Sunset


stream through rocky hillside

Stream Through Rocky Hillside


tight cluster of small green plants

Tight Cluster Of Small Green Plants


cactus close up in green

Cactus Close Up In Green


person with long shadow in parking spot

Person With Long Shadow In Parking Spot


jagged mountain peak above lush green foothills

Jagged Mountain Peak Above Lush Green Foothills


plant branch with green leaves

Plant Branch With Green Leaves


subscribe written under a phone and laptop

Subscribe Written Under A Phone And Laptop


tree after ice storm

Tree After Ice Storm


layered wood up close

Layered Wood Up Close


rocky formations

Rocky Formations


a green teapot and teabags leaning on it

A Green Teapot And Teabags Leaning On It


hiking mossy volcanic field

Hiking Mossy Volcanic Field


fall harvest vegetable market

Fall Harvest Vegetable Market


close up of bright orange lily

Close Up Of Bright Orange Lily


a flower begins to seethe red and orange plumes

A Flower Begins To Seethe Red And Orange Plumes


sun behind clouds at sunset by lake

Sun Behind Clouds At Sunset By Lake


winter in northern landscape

Winter In Northern Landscape


white crane water reflection ripples

White Crane Water Reflection Ripples


urban china construction

Urban China Construction


round stones in rushing water

Round Stones In Rushing Water


a hand holds up a white daisy

A Hand Holds Up A White Daisy


deep green leaves under shadows

Deep Green Leaves Under Shadows


cobble stone street shrowded in foliage

Cobble Stone Street Shrowded In Foliage


lake lighting

Lake Lighting


tea lettering on white ceramic

Tea Lettering On White Ceramic


wind-blown tree

Wind-blown Tree


hand holding pear still on the branch

Hand Holding Pear Still On The Branch


close up of candles and petals

Close Up Of Candles And Petals


ninja cat

Ninja Cat


a bunch of succulents in a garden

A Bunch Of Succulents In A Garden


lush forest on a foggy day

Lush Forest On A Foggy Day


blue sky over desert

Blue Sky Over Desert


waves crash under morning sun

Waves Crash Under Morning Sun


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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.