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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paddling on perfect calm lake

Paddling On Perfect Calm Lake


concrete platform in the ocean

Concrete Platform In the Ocean


an island filled with palm trees

An Island Filled With Palm Trees


greenhouse top and cornfield

Greenhouse Top And Cornfield


bright sun above tall forest

Bright Sun Above Tall Forest


cluster of dried hydrangeas

Cluster Of Dried Hydrangeas


racing track lane lines

Racing Track Lane Lines


lakes and hills under clouded fall sky

Lakes And Hills Under Clouded Fall Sky


sun bleached wooden walkway through tall grass

Sun Bleached Wooden Walkway Through Tall Grass


pizza sign with reflection

Pizza Sign With Reflection


fall forest opens out to blue lake

Fall Forest Opens Out To Blue Lake


cut logs piled

Cut Logs Piled


two piers on frozen sea

Two Piers On Frozen Sea


beach with city in the background

Beach With City In The Background


village in china below hillside

Village In China Below Hillside


cursive handwriting with 'rise and shine'

Cursive Handwriting With 'Rise And Shine'


red and white flower with green stem

Red And White Flower With Green Stem


numbers and letters on an orange background

Numbers And Letters On An Orange Background


Small Wooden Structures In A Brown Grassy Field

Small Wooden Structures In A Brown Grassy Field


rad and white lighthouse on blue sky

Rad And White Lighthouse On Blue Sky


dusky desert

Dusky Desert


sunlight creeps into antelope canyon

Sunlight Creeps Into Antelope Canyon


crooked tree in desert

Crooked Tree In Desert


light ripples on water

Light Ripples On Water


dramatic clouds roll over green mountain

Dramatic Clouds Roll Over Green Mountain


long winter shadows aerial of skating pond

Long Winter Shadows Aerial Of Skating Pond


sunbeams rising through forest trees

Sunbeams Rising Through Forest Trees


straw hut roof

Straw Hut Roof


gourds and pumpkins texture

Gourds And Pumpkins Texture


single orange maple leaf in hand

Single Orange Maple Leaf In Hand


silhouettes of wind turbines

Silhouettes Of Wind Turbines


bright orange pumpkin pile

Bright Orange Pumpkin Pile


green leaves on a red brick wall

Green Leaves On A Red Brick Wall


toronto city cn tower

Toronto City CN Tower


stark bare trees in winter forest

Stark Bare Trees In Winter Forest


close up of the pocket of lite blue jeans

Close Up of The Pocket of Lite Blue Jeans


off the beaten path in fall season

Off The Beaten Path In Fall Season


branches with spring blossoms frame a mountian view

Branches With Spring Blossoms Frame A Mountian View


layered mountain side

Layered Mountain Side


train tracks from overhead

Train Tracks From Overhead


protected by rocks under deep blue sky

Protected By Rocks Under Deep Blue SKy


fifty yard line field paint

Fifty Yard Line Field Paint


off center vivid floral bouquet in clear vase

Off Center Vivid Floral Bouquet In Clear Vase


two slices of orange lay on a sunlit cutting board

Two Slices Of Orange Lay On A Sunlit Cutting Board


blue sky and small lush island

Blue Sky And Small Lush Island


cold winter ice

Cold Winter Ice


grey cloudy & sky over field

Grey Cloudy & Sky Over Field


icy layers of winter shoreline

Icy Layers Of Winter Shoreline


green hills near glaciers

Green Hills Near Glaciers


temple by chinese hillside

Temple By Chinese Hillside


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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.