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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man sits within ornate blue hallway

Man Sits Within Ornate Blue Hallway


aerial image of parking spaces by grass

Aerial Image Of Parking Spaces By Grass


close up of blue pansy flower

Close Up Of Blue Pansy Flower


a trio of green candles

A Trio Of Green Candles


tower in florence

Tower In Florence


snow covered trail below the mountains

Snow Covered Trail Below The Mountains


woman photographs beautiful architecture

Woman Photographs Beautiful Architecture


tall forest trees of oregon

Tall Forest Trees Of Oregon


hand holds up black mobile phone on red background

Hand Holds Up Black Mobile Phone On Red Background


large cluster of clothespins

Large Cluster Of Clothespins


mountains as far as the eye can see

Mountains As Far As The Eye Can See


lensball purple and yellow lights

Lensball Purple And Yellow Lights


snow covered walking bridge in forest

Snow Covered Walking Bridge In Forest


tall windowed mid rise building

Tall Windowed Mid Rise Building


cat walking through ornate archway

Cat Walking Through Ornate Archway


wild white daisy with green leaves

Wild White Daisy With Green Leaves


florence italy haze

Florence Italy Haze


hand holding black pencil on blue background

Hand Holding Black Pencil On Blue Background


tall trees from below

Tall Trees From Below


shards of broken ice on a lake

Shards Of Broken Ice On A Lake


woman holding stick

Woman Holding Stick


abstract image of beach scene

Abstract Image Of Beach Scene


fern photobomb

Fern Photobomb


orchid flowers white and purple

Orchid Flowers White And Purple


orange sunlight reflecting on water

Orange Sunlight Reflecting On Water


prickly cactus plant

Prickly Cactus Plant


line of perfectly made macarons

Line Of Perfectly Made Macarons


ancient temples

Ancient Temples


red mushroom toadstool

Red Mushroom Toadstool


aged stone wall close up

Aged Stone Wall Close Up


textured channels in dry sand

Textured Channels In Dry Sand


chipped blue paint on aging shutters

Chipped Blue Paint On Aging Shutters


uniquely painted city building

Uniquely Painted City Building


three maple leaves in a row

Three Maple Leaves In A Row


ventilation texture

Ventilation Texture


brick archways by garden

Brick Archways By Garden


north american north

North American North


abstract triangles of red orange and blue

Abstract Triangles Of Red Orange And Blue


a beach after a storm

A Beach After A Storm


a big fluffy dog with a necktie

A Big Fluffy Dog With A Necktie


delicate plant life

Delicate Plant Life


close up pine needles

Close Up Pine Needles


aged wood close up

Aged Wood Close Up


camera floating on grey background

Camera Floating On Grey Background


reverb amp for playing sweet music

Reverb Amp For Playing Sweet Music


symmetrical building in monochrome

Symmetrical Building In Monochrome


closeup of water on green leaf

Closeup Of Water On Green Leaf


urban mid rise with blue sky

Urban Mid Rise With Blue Sky


cascading ripples in the water

Cascading Ripples In The Water


sunlight creeps into antelope canyon

Sunlight Creeps Into Antelope Canyon


drone photography of lakeside highway

Drone Photography Of Lakeside highway


high end country home on hillside

High End Country Home On Hillside


fall leaves changing color

Fall Leaves Changing Color


vine brick background

Vine Brick Background


unique brick texture

Unique Brick Texture


man in black on the beach

Man In Black On The Beach


Small Wooden Structures In A Brown Grassy Field

Small Wooden Structures In A Brown Grassy Field


silhouettes of wind turbines

Silhouettes Of Wind Turbines


winter hay bails

Winter Hay Bails


hard crafted goodness diagonal on marble

Hard Crafted Goodness Diagonal On Marble


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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.