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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us national park train tracks by water

Us National Park Train Tracks By Water


red hillside path

Red Hillside Path


treeline below mountain and blue sky

Treeline Below Mountain And Blue Sky


pause and relax with this tea set

Pause And Relax With This Tea Set


water drops on thin branch

Water Drops On Thin Branch


soccer field net close up

Soccer Field Net Close Up


bamboo water fountain

Bamboo Water Fountain


rushing waterfall between trees

Rushing Waterfall Between Trees


birds silhouetted by the setting sun

Birds Silhouetted By The Setting Sun


bright blue sky over oregon forest

Bright Blue Sky Over Oregon Forest


grey sky hill hiking

Grey Sky Hill Hiking


fisheye shanghai

Fisheye Shanghai


top down view of vivid floral arrangement

Top Down View Of Vivid Floral Arrangement


victoria bc town hall building

Victoria BC Town Hall Building


white stripes of fireworks

White Stripes Of Fireworks


rocks and lights of new york

Rocks And Lights Of New York


basketball court circle texture

Basketball Court Circle Texture


three paper woven carrots

Three Paper Woven Carrots


lighthouse surrounded by daisies

Lighthouse Surrounded By Daisies


looking up in cornfield

Looking Up In Cornfield


ice coated leaves

Ice Coated Leaves


rocky desert landscape

Rocky Desert Landscape


texture of bark on old tree

Texture Of Bark On Old Tree


pink pill pattern on a blue background

Pink Pill Pattern On A Blue Background


pair of glasses on a bed

Pair Of Glasses On A Bed


vivid floral arrangement on dark teal

Vivid Floral Arrangement On Dark Teal


detailed exterior of temple in china

Detailed Exterior of Temple In China


from the grasses view

From The Grasses View


metal bridge beams with blue sky

Metal Bridge Beams With Blue Sky


clay rooftops in china

Clay Rooftops In China


brick wall sign forest fire warning

Brick Wall Sign Forest Fire Warning


frozen tree

Frozen Tree


tall yellow sunflower below clear sky

Tall Yellow Sunflower Below Clear Sky


american flag on beach cottage

American Flag On Beach Cottage


oregon train station cocktower

Oregon Train Station Cocktower


brown and white cat dozing off

Brown And White Cat Dozing Off


boxed macarons in a line

Boxed Macarons In A Line


mossy volcanic hillside

Mossy Volcanic Hillside


compact car drives past iceland hill

Compact Car Drives Past Iceland Hill


subscribe written under a phone and laptop

Subscribe Written Under A Phone And Laptop


scattered yellow and purple petals

Scattered Yellow And Purple Petals


wavy water creating pattern in swimming pool

Wavy Water Creating Pattern In Swimming Pool


bright yellow rose in hand

Bright Yellow Rose In Hand


soft light over mountain peaks

Soft Light Over Mountain Peaks


keyboards on blue surface

Keyboards On Blue Surface


sporadic flower petals on white

Sporadic Flower Petals On White


hiking mossy volcanic field

Hiking Mossy Volcanic Field


rocky formations

Rocky Formations


blue lake and rocky mountains

Blue Lake And Rocky Mountains


cactus close up in green

Cactus Close Up In Green


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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.