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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tall trees golden leaves

Tall Trees Golden Leaves


colored aged wood

Colored Aged Wood


a beach after a storm

A Beach After A Storm


reflections in front of place of worship

Reflections In Front Of Place Of Worship


symmetrical building in monochrome

Symmetrical Building In Monochrome


thin waterfall and dirt road

Thin Waterfall And Dirt Road


anytime sign on wall

Anytime Sign On Wall


a bunch of succulents in a garden

A Bunch Of Succulents In A Garden


abstract triangles of red orange and blue

Abstract Triangles Of Red Orange And Blue


hiker in rocky iceland field

Hiker In Rocky Iceland Field


camera floating on grey background

Camera Floating On Grey Background


urban skate park half pipe

Urban Skate Park Half Pipe


cascading ripples in the water

Cascading Ripples In The Water


green hill by growing city

Green Hill By Growing City


basketball hoop from below blue sky

Basketball Hoop From Below Blue Sky


shards of broken ice on a lake

Shards Of Broken Ice On A Lake


down flights of stairs

Down Flights Of Stairs


rain drops illuminated on window

Rain Drops Illuminated On Window


waxy leaves

Waxy Leaves


tall trees reach for sky and light

Tall Trees Reach For Sky And Light


wet dew on green leaf texture

Wet Dew On Green Leaf Texture


drone photography of lakeside highway

Drone Photography Of Lakeside highway


aged wood with blue tones

Aged Wood With Blue Tones


woman photographs beautiful architecture

Woman Photographs Beautiful Architecture


sunrise creates light rays through a forest

Sunrise Creates Light Rays Through A Forest


calm garden path

Calm Garden Path


city at sunset with clouded sky

City At Sunset With Clouded Sky


high end country home on hillside

High End Country Home On Hillside


autumn harvest pile

Autumn Harvest Pile


cement architecture corner under sky

Cement Architecture Corner Under Sky


man in black on the beach

Man In Black On The Beach


water catching plant

Water Catching Plant


man by vine wall

Man By Vine Wall


national parks oregon mountian

National Parks Oregon Mountian


modern condo architecture cubist

Modern Condo Architecture Cubist


textured channels in dry sand

Textured Channels In Dry Sand


boat drives through waterway in cottage country

Boat Drives Through Waterway In Cottage Country


field of golden wheat

Field Of Golden Wheat


oregon forest trees

Oregon Forest Trees


rocky escarpment by clear freshwater

Rocky Escarpment By Clear Freshwater


rocky hills

Rocky Hills


maple leaves texture moody

Maple Leaves Texture Moody


vertical pumpkin pile

Vertical Pumpkin Pile


haystack rock oregon

Haystack Rock Oregon


small bundle of wheat on a blue background

Small Bundle Of Wheat On A Blue Background


landscape scattered yellow and purple petals

Landscape Scattered Yellow And Purple Petals


handcrafted goodness on stone background

Handcrafted Goodness On Stone Background


ripples in monochrome water scene

Ripples In Monochrome Water Scene


harmonica tambourine and ukulele

Harmonica Tambourine And Ukulele


metallic liquid in action

Metallic Liquid In Action


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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.