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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mountain by glassy lake with reflection

Mountain By Glassy Lake With Reflection


blue natural landscape

Blue Natural Landscape


shop now sign on marble

Shop Now Sign On Marble


camera lens propped on a bottle

Camera Lens Propped On A Bottle


beacon nestled at the edge of a cliff

Beacon Nestled At The Edge Of A Cliff


grey storm clouds over dry farm field

Grey Storm Clouds Over Dry Farm Field


a duck takes in the setting sun on the water

A Duck Takes In The Setting Sun On The Water


snowy mountains over grassy hills

Snowy Mountains Over Grassy Hills


mount hood with calm lake reflection

Mount Hood With Calm Lake Reflection


end of a rivers journey

End Of A Rivers Journey


sunsets over distant trees and the water

Sunsets Over Distant Trees And The Water


lensball tunnell at train station

Lensball Tunnell At Train Station


wide angle chinese temple

Wide Angle Chinese Temple


orange hanging from orange tree

Orange Hanging From Orange Tree


grey sky over fall field

Grey Sky Over Fall Field


rocky reflection by mountain

Rocky Reflection By Mountain


sun cracked cliffs overlook bathers on a sandy beach

Sun Cracked Cliffs Overlook Bathers On A Sandy Beach


person with fishing rod of mossy green rocks

Person With Fishing Rod Of Mossy Green Rocks


colourful light creates bokeh

Colourful Light Creates Bokeh


black shoes on contrete with scattered leaves

Black Shoes On Contrete With Scattered Leaves


blue wavy water of a swimming pool

Blue Wavy Water Of A Swimming Pool


top view of a teapot against a grey background

Top View Of A Teapot Against A Grey Background


close up of lite blue jean fabric

Close Up of Lite Blue Jean Fabric


florence rooftops

Florence Rooftops


race track texture

Race Track Texture


luscious landscape

Luscious Landscape


view of the forest floor

View Of The Forest Floor


close up of tree bark

Close Up Of Tree Bark


close up of a small yellow flower with small petals

Close Up Of A Small Yellow Flower With Small Petals


mount hood peaks through forest

Mount Hood Peaks Through Forest


aged france flag by water

Aged France Flag By Water


a close up of the bark on an old tree

A Close Up Of The Bark On An Old Tree


yellow spotted leaves

Yellow Spotted Leaves


marina by hills

Marina By Hills


small red lighthouse in the rocks

Small Red Lighthouse In The Rocks


cedar and pinecones background

Cedar And Pinecones Background


lighthouse on rocks overlooks water

Lighthouse On Rocks Overlooks Water


green tree top leaves

Green Tree Top Leaves


young woman shrowded in symmetry

Young Woman Shrowded In Symmetry


empty cup surrounded by coffee beans

Empty Cup Surrounded By Coffee Beans


pine cones and acorns lined up on paper

Pine Cones And Acorns Lined Up On Paper


mountain lake scene

Mountain Lake Scene


vivid flower arrangement in all colors

Vivid Flower Arrangement In All Colors


stone surrounded by ground cover

Stone Surrounded By Ground Cover


deep blue sky over lighthouse

Deep Blue Sky Over Lighthouse


green leaf closeup

Green Leaf Closeup


trees in shenzhen

Trees In Shenzhen


cellphone floats above a yellow background

Cellphone Floats Above A Yellow Background


snow dusted rocky path in winter

Snow Dusted Rocky Path In Winter


ocean shore city at dusk

Ocean Shore City At Dusk


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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.