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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race track texture

Race Track Texture


grey sky over fall field

Grey Sky Over Fall Field


sunset on open water

Sunset On Open Water


top view of a teapot against a grey background

Top View Of A Teapot Against A Grey Background


lines of trees in snow

Lines Of Trees In Snow


mountain lake scene

Mountain Lake Scene


view from rooftop

View From Rooftop


florence rooftops

Florence Rooftops


mount hood peaks through forest

Mount Hood Peaks Through Forest


deep blue sky over lighthouse

Deep Blue Sky Over Lighthouse


aerial shot of person atop parking lot

Aerial Shot Of Person Atop Parking Lot


green leaves of a plant

Green Leaves Of A Plant


new york skyline from the water

New York Skyline From The Water


distant hikers on mountaineous landscape

Distant Hikers On Mountaineous Landscape


camera lens propped on a bottle

Camera Lens Propped On A Bottle


mountain top view over range

Mountain Top View Over Range


cellphone floats above a yellow background

Cellphone Floats Above A Yellow Background


empty cup surrounded by coffee beans

Empty Cup Surrounded By Coffee Beans


some colorful boats docked in calm water

Some Colorful Boats Docked In Calm Water


long wooden pier on blue ocean

Long Wooden Pier On Blue Ocean


green tree top leaves

Green Tree Top Leaves


a close up of the bark on an old tree

A Close Up Of The Bark On An Old Tree


marina by hills

Marina By Hills


rocky seaside cliffs and foggy ocean air

Rocky Seaside Cliffs And Foggy Ocean Air


close up of a small yellow flower with small petals

Close Up Of A Small Yellow Flower With Small Petals


curved metal and glass window

Curved Metal And Glass Window


single rock in shallow sea

Single Rock In Shallow Sea


close up of tree bark

Close Up Of Tree Bark


stone walkway with trees and a view

Stone Walkway With Trees And A View


a waterfall cascades down the side of a large cliff

A Waterfall Cascades Down The Side Of A Large Cliff


abstract image of blue white marbling

Abstract Image Of Blue White Marbling


lifeguard chair on an empty beach

Lifeguard Chair On An Empty Beach


moody pine tree branches

Moody Pine Tree Branches


row of yellow trees by field and hills

Row Of Yellow Trees By Field And Hills


pathway upwards on a steep cliff

Pathway Upwards On A Steep Cliff


triangle made of round circles

Triangle Made Of Round Circles


green leaf closeup

Green Leaf Closeup


brick building with blue detail

Brick Building With Blue Detail


stone surrounded by ground cover

Stone Surrounded By Ground Cover


close up of jean fabric

Close Up of Jean Fabric


picturesque tide rolling below a sunset

Picturesque Tide Rolling Below A Sunset


cedar and pinecones background

Cedar And Pinecones Background


Small Colored Birds Perched On Bare Tree Branches

Small Colored Birds Perched On Bare Tree Branches


lensball tunnell at train station

Lensball Tunnell At Train Station


cement circles line the wall under an overpass

Cement Circles Line The Wall Under An Overpass


grassy pond with a grey mountain behind

Grassy Pond With A Grey Mountain Behind


hanging dead sunflower

Hanging Dead Sunflower


sunset on a large crane and big sky

Sunset On A Large Crane And Big Sky


the first light of day over a mountain range

The First Light Of Day Over A Mountain Range


small wild white flowers on sunny day

Small Wild White Flowers On Sunny Day


yellow spotted leaves

Yellow Spotted Leaves


pine cones and acorns lined up on paper

Pine Cones And Acorns Lined Up On Paper


red foiled chocolate hearts in shape of a heart

Red Foiled Chocolate Hearts In Shape Of A Heart


close up of a daisy with yellow center

Close Up Of A Daisy With Yellow Center


town on the water on a clear night

Town On The Water On A Clear Night


snowy mountains and a winding dirt road

Snowy Mountains And A Winding Dirt Road


white flower blooming below a warm sunset

White Flower Blooming Below A Warm Sunset


blue sky behind basketball net

Blue Sky Behind Basketball Net


two people on a roof together taking in the sunset

Two People On A Roof Together Taking In The Sunset


leaf balances on rock by waterfall

Leaf Balances On Rock By Waterfall


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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.