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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frost coated nature

Frost Coated Nature


close up on evergreen bonzai

Close Up On Evergreen Bonzai


view of the coast on a clear day

View Of The Coast On A Clear Day


a lighthouse sits on top of a cliff

A Lighthouse Sits On Top Of A Cliff


window cleaners

Window Cleaners


single wheat sheaf lays against a lit blue background

Single Wheat Sheaf Lays Against A Lit Blue Background


rocky hill top reflects mountains in a pool of water

Rocky Hill Top Reflects Mountains In A Pool Of Water


purple and green leaves against black

Purple And Green Leaves Against Black


two white daisies in a green field

Two White Daisies In A Green Field


mount hood oregon at dusk

Mount Hood Oregon At Dusk


tiny boats navigate choppy waters

Tiny Boats Navigate Choppy Waters


dirt road runds through green trees drone

Dirt Road Runds Through Green Trees Drone


church tower in china

Church Tower In China


green foliage with pink and white flowers

Green Foliage With Pink And White Flowers


dock out into water

Dock Out Into Water


all the autumn colors seen from above

All The Autumn Colors Seen From Above


get started today sign on marble

Get Started Today Sign On Marble


waterside rock with icicles

Waterside Rock With Icicles


red foiled hearts scattered on a white background

Red Foiled Hearts Scattered On A White Background


oceanside town at sunset

Oceanside Town At Sunset


race track lane lines

Race Track Lane Lines


cheery blossom flowers from below

Cheery Blossom Flowers From Below


tiny pumpkins big orange image

Tiny Pumpkins Big Orange Image


hidden mountain paradise

Hidden Mountain Paradise


cellphone levitates above an orange background

Cellphone Levitates Above An Orange Background


stream meets the sea at sunset

Stream Meets The Sea At Sunset


red foiled hearts on a pink background

Red Foiled Hearts On A Pink Background


calm glass like water with rolling hills behind

Calm Glass Like Water With Rolling Hills Behind


wild grass on an ocean coastal range

Wild Grass On An Ocean Coastal Range


handcrafted goodness sign on marble

Handcrafted Goodness SIgn On Marble


hikers on a red sandy desert hill

Hikers On A Red Sandy Desert Hill


rustic water tower

Rustic Water Tower


leafy hedge spanning length of wall

Leafy Hedge Spanning Length Of Wall


water tower at camp

Water Tower At Camp


a cellphone floats in the middle of orange background

A Cellphone Floats In The Middle Of Orange Background


dried up flower in the wild

Dried Up Flower In The Wild


rocky shore and low clouds

Rocky Shore And Low Clouds


sunset by rural roads

Sunset By Rural Roads


get started today sign on dark wood

Get Started Today Sign On Dark Wood


lush green artificial plant in pot

Lush Green Artificial Plant In Pot


modern residential building under bright sun

Modern Residential Building Under Bright Sun


lighthouse peaks over a cliff at sunset

Lighthouse Peaks Over A Cliff At Sunset


get started today sign on stone

Get Started Today Sign On Stone


flamingos standing in water with mountains in distance

Flamingos Standing In Water With Mountains In Distance


lone tree in a green grassy field

Lone Tree In A Green Grassy Field


a single tree in the middle of a green grassy field

A Single Tree In The Middle Of A Green Grassy Field


close up of a wild plants green leaves

Close Up Of A Wild Plants Green Leaves


purple and white orchid close up

Purple And White Orchid Close Up


close up of soft pink flower petals

Close Up Of Soft Pink Flower Petals


dry sunflower field texture

Dry Sunflower Field Texture


blue and white lighthouse at sunset

Blue And White Lighthouse At Sunset


pistachio nuts macro

Pistachio Nuts Macro


macintosh apple trees in orchard

Macintosh Apple Trees In Orchard


top of fern branches against black

Top Of Fern Branches Against Black


clay temple rooftop

Clay Temple Rooftop


view through moss covered mountains

View Through Moss Covered Mountains


cellphone floats above a soft pink background

Cellphone Floats Above A Soft Pink Background


misty ocean coast with crashing waves

Misty Ocean Coast With Crashing Waves


fall leaves create ripples in water

Fall Leaves Create Ripples In Water


large ornate church doorway and pillars

Large Ornate Church Doorway And Pillars


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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.