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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mother day background

Mother Day Background


foggy forest background

Foggy Forest Background


white tile corner textures

White Tile Corner Textures


urban city homes above

Urban City Homes Above


bamboo with engravings

Bamboo With Engravings


spider and web moonlight silhouette

Spider And Web Moonlight Silhouette


african safari sunset

African Safari Sunset


waterfall through rock face

Waterfall Through Rock Face


layered mountain side

Layered Mountain Side


grey scale foggy mountain

Grey Scale Foggy Mountain


rainbow and rock cliff

Rainbow And Rock Cliff


full rainbow over rocks and water

Full Rainbow Over Rocks And Water


black chruch building blue skies

Black Chruch Building Blue Skies


flatiron building in new york city

Flatiron Building In New York City


white bark trees

White Bark Trees


warm sunny palmtrees

Warm Sunny Palmtrees


sunny misty background

Sunny Misty Background


still lake with divingboard

Still Lake With Divingboard


still lake in cottage country

Still Lake In Cottage Country


puffy cloud

Puffy Cloud


palmtree and blue sky

Palmtree And Blue Sky


old tree roots

Old Tree Roots


kayaks on dock

Kayaks On Dock


gold light through tree

Gold Light Through Tree


fall golden leaves

Fall Golden Leaves


easter mini chocolate eggs texture

Easter Mini Chocolate Eggs Texture


turquoise brick wall texture

Turquoise Brick Wall Texture


red brick wall wide texture

Red Brick Wall Wide Texture


pink wall with grey door

Pink Wall With Grey Door


grimey red metal door texture

Grimey Red Metal Door Texture


dead leaves texture

Dead Leaves Texture


white sequins

White Sequins


colourful lights through frozen texture

Colourful Lights Through Frozen Texture


layered plant leaves iphone wallpaper

Layered Plant Leaves iPhone Wallpaper


trees standing tall with blue sky iphone wallpaper

Trees Standing Tall With Blue Sky iPhone Wallpaper


view of the sea iphone wallpaper

View Of The Sea iPhone Wallpaper


boat on water iphone wallpaper

Boat On Water iPhone Wallpaper


cute phone wallpaper

Cute Phone Wallpaper


iphone background nature

iPhone Background Nature


abstract phone wallpaper

Abstract Phone Wallpaper


cool iphone hd background

Cool iPhone HD Background


dog phone background

Dog Phone Background


peeling paint wall texture

Peeling Paint Wall Texture


man in stairwell

Man In Stairwell


down flights of stairs

Down Flights Of Stairs


view of lisbon hillside

View Of Lisbon Hillside


sunset over lisbon portugal

Sunset Over Lisbon Portugal


lisbon portugal at sunset

Lisbon Portugal At Sunset


tropical beach

Tropical Beach


waves crash on rocks and sand

Waves Crash On Rocks And Sand


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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.