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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bundle of lavender against a yellow backdrop

Bundle Of Lavender Against A Yellow Backdrop


hand reaches for a book next to sunglasses and a bag

Hand Reaches For A Book Next To Sunglasses And A Bag


ripe red strawberries in a white bowl

Ripe Red Strawberries In A White Bowl


triangle of round circles create a tree light shape

Triangle Of Round Circles Create A Tree Light Shape


colourful light creates bokeh

Colourful Light Creates Bokeh


triangle made of round circles

Triangle Made Of Round Circles


fluffy clouds are colored by a setting sun

Fluffy Clouds Are Colored By A Setting Sun


pink petals with water droplets close up

Pink Petals With Water Droplets Close Up


beige and white building with a balcony

Beige And White Building With A Balcony


looking up the the corner of a checkered building

Looking Up The The Corner Of A Checkered Building


blue and green background with silver jewelry

Blue And Green Background With Silver Jewelry


close up of lite blue jean fabric

Close Up of Lite Blue Jean Fabric


close up of the pocket of lite blue jeans

Close Up of The Pocket of Lite Blue Jeans


blue and pink background with earrings in a line

Blue And Pink Background With Earrings In A Line


close up of jean fabric

Close Up of Jean Fabric


snow covered trees line a snowy road

Snow Covered Trees Line A Snowy Road


yellow flower that is starting to bloom

Yellow Flower That Is Starting To Bloom


winged insect sits on a brown stick in a open field

Winged Insect Sits On A Brown Stick In A Open Field


calm glass like water with rolling hills behind

Calm Glass Like Water With Rolling Hills Behind


half pink half blue background with stud earrings in a row

Half Pink Half Blue Background With Stud Earrings In A Row


half blue half green background with earrings and a ring

Half Blue Half Green Background With Earrings And A Ring


colorful background with gold jewelry displayed on it

Colorful Background With Gold Jewelry Displayed On It


half blue and half pink photo with earrings lined up

Half Blue And Half Pink Photo With Earrings Lined Up


the sun rises and paints the hills in warm light

The Sun Rises And Paints The Hills In Warm Light


close up of a wild plants green leaves

Close Up Of A Wild Plants Green Leaves


a single tree and cow silhouetted by the sunrise

A Single Tree And Cow Silhouetted By The Sunrise


grassy pond with a grey mountain behind

Grassy Pond With A Grey Mountain Behind


some colorful boats docked in calm water

Some Colorful Boats Docked In Calm Water


brown rolling hills with a tree lined road

Brown Rolling Hills With A Tree Lined Road


sunsets in the desert silhouetting a person

Sunsets In The Desert Silhouetting A Person


textured channels in dry sand

Textured Channels In Dry Sand


two different textures of sand

Two Different Textures Of Sand


the first light of day over a mountain range

The First Light Of Day Over A Mountain Range


abstract image of purple and blue marbling color

Abstract Image Of Purple And Blue Marbling Color


marbling of vibrant pink and purple colors

Marbling Of Vibrant Pink And Purple Colors


abstract photo of orange and green marbling

Abstract Photo Of Orange And Green Marbling


abstract image of lime green and pink marbling

Abstract Image Of Lime Green And Pink Marbling


abstract photo of red marbling into white

Abstract Photo Of Red Marbling Into White


pink and red marbling abstract view

Pink And Red Marbling Abstract View


white and blue marbling abstract view

White And Blue Marbling Abstract View


red white and blue marbling abstract view

Red White And Blue Marbling Abstract View


purple and red marbling abstract view

Purple And Red Marbling Abstract View


purple and white marbling abstract view

Purple And White Marbling Abstract View


abstract image of a blue clouds surrounded by white

Abstract Image Of A Blue Clouds Surrounded By White


abstract image of blue white marbling

Abstract Image Of Blue White Marbling


two slices of orange lay on a sunlit cutting board

Two Slices Of Orange Lay On A Sunlit Cutting Board


two juicy orange slices against red background

Two Juicy Orange Slices Against Red Background


abstract marbled colors in pink and purple

Abstract Marbled Colors In Pink And Purple


close up of a worn barn exterior

Close Up Of A Worn Barn Exterior


rustic wooden barn on a stone foundation

Rustic Wooden Barn On A Stone Foundation


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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.