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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aged france flag by water

Aged France Flag By Water


rocky reflection by mountain

Rocky Reflection By Mountain


rad and white lighthouse on blue sky

Rad And White Lighthouse On Blue Sky


end of a rivers journey

End Of A Rivers Journey


sunsets over distant trees and the water

Sunsets Over Distant Trees And The Water


green hills near glaciers

Green Hills Near Glaciers


purple hydrangea close up

Purple Hydrangea Close Up


sunset over cliffside and rocky edge

Sunset Over Cliffside And Rocky Edge


apartment view shanghai

Apartment View Shanghai


beacon nestled at the edge of a cliff

Beacon Nestled At The Edge Of A Cliff


sunlight illuminates rich fall colors

Sunlight Illuminates Rich Fall Colors


fresh garlic bulbs in braids at farmers market

Fresh Garlic Bulbs In Braids At Farmers Market


colourful light creates bokeh

Colourful Light Creates Bokeh


red paint brush on textured background

Red Paint Brush On Textured Background


small red lighthouse in the rocks

Small Red Lighthouse In The Rocks


festive fall pumpkin pile

Festive Fall Pumpkin Pile


orange hanging from orange tree

Orange Hanging From Orange Tree


lighthouse on rocks overlooks water

Lighthouse On Rocks Overlooks Water


a single tree and cow silhouetted by the sunrise

A Single Tree And Cow Silhouetted By The Sunrise


calm garden walking bridge

Calm Garden Walking Bridge


hikers on green hike

Hikers On Green Hike


wooden hiking path

Wooden Hiking Path


sunset on farmland

Sunset On Farmland


sunset against a city with hills in the background

Sunset Against A City With Hills In The Background


apartment building wondows

Apartment Building Wondows


snow covered mountains reflect on the water by a fall forest

Snow Covered Mountains Reflect On The Water By A Fall Forest


mount hood with calm lake reflection

Mount Hood With Calm Lake Reflection


shop now sign on dark wood

Shop Now Sign On Dark Wood


portrait race track lines texture

Portrait Race Track Lines Texture


mountain by glassy lake with reflection

Mountain By Glassy Lake With Reflection


ocean shore city at dusk

Ocean Shore City At Dusk


sun cracked cliffs overlook bathers on a sandy beach

Sun Cracked Cliffs Overlook Bathers On A Sandy Beach


waterfall through a lush green forest

Waterfall Through A Lush Green Forest


icy winter tree

Icy Winter Tree


three rocks and a road

Three Rocks And A Road


basilica rooftop walk

Basilica Rooftop Walk


distant snowy mountains behind a clear blue lake

Distant Snowy Mountains Behind A Clear Blue Lake


close up on delicate orchid

Close Up On Delicate Orchid


trees in shenzhen

Trees In Shenzhen


black shoes on contrete with scattered leaves

Black Shoes On Contrete With Scattered Leaves


blue wavy water of a swimming pool

Blue Wavy Water Of A Swimming Pool


wide angle chinese temple

Wide Angle Chinese Temple


woman admiring eastern architecture

Woman Admiring Eastern Architecture


lensball red and black basketball court

Lensball Red And Black Basketball Court


chinese flag on temple rooftop

Chinese Flag On Temple Rooftop


grey storm clouds over dry farm field

Grey Storm Clouds Over Dry Farm Field


swamp and marshlands under bright sky surrounded by trees

Swamp And Marshlands Under Bright Sky Surrounded By Trees


blue and orange tide rolls into shore

Blue And Orange Tide Rolls Into Shore


close up of lite blue jean fabric

Close Up of Lite Blue Jean Fabric


sunset over city rail yard

Sunset Over City Rail Yard


dry tips on long slim leaves

Dry Tips On Long Slim Leaves


hiker stops near edge

Hiker Stops Near Edge


young woman shrowded in symmetry

Young Woman Shrowded In Symmetry


patterns from in antelope canyon

Patterns From In Antelope Canyon


snow dusted rocky path in winter

Snow Dusted Rocky Path In Winter


two paddleboarders coming into shore

Two Paddleboarders Coming Into Shore


holiday candlesticks blown out

Holiday Candlesticks Blown Out


boat parked in english waters

Boat Parked In English Waters


black round sunglasses on top left of blue background

Black Round Sunglasses On Top Left Of Blue Background


hand holding baseball on red

Hand Holding Baseball On Red


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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.