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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thick lush green forest

Thick Lush Green Forest


international money

International Money


red ink on yellow and blue

Red Ink On Yellow And Blue


toronto stunning sunset

Toronto Stunning Sunset


canyon sky landscape

Canyon Sky Landscape


layered plant leaves iphone wallpaper

Layered Plant Leaves iPhone Wallpaper


lakeside cliffs and blue sky

Lakeside Cliffs And Blue Sky


iphone photography landscape

iPhone Photography Landscape


dancing with temples in the orange mist

Dancing With Temples In The Orange Mist


red tropical flower

Red Tropical Flower


mossy cliffs by glacier springs

Mossy Cliffs By Glacier Springs


flatiron building in new york city

Flatiron Building In New York City


pink tulips on wood texture

Pink Tulips On Wood Texture


african safari sunset

African Safari Sunset


thailand beach

Thailand Beach


colourful lights through frozen texture

Colourful Lights Through Frozen Texture


happy valentines day

Happy Valentines Day


popcicle

Popcicle


geometric glass city architecture

Geometric Glass City Architecture


snow monkey in japan

Snow Monkey In Japan


long highway in arizona desert

Long Highway In Arizona Desert


beakers for science with water

Beakers For Science With Water


fashionable man by textured wall

Fashionable Man By Textured Wall


black balloon on yellow

Black Balloon On Yellow


scales of justice

Scales Of Justice


ripples of sand in black and white

Ripples Of Sand In Black And White


turquoise brick wall texture

Turquoise Brick Wall Texture


tent at fields edge

Tent At Fields Edge


textured rainbow

Textured Rainbow


spilled milk on blue

Spilled Milk On Blue


sphere of glowing street lights in night sky

Sphere Of Glowing Street Lights In Night Sky


spain mountains

Spain Mountains


woman in prairie fields

Woman in Prairie Fields


open road at sunset

Open Road At Sunset


fall leaves in fallen tree

Fall Leaves In Fallen Tree


sunset waves

Sunset Waves


scenic mountain landscape

Scenic Mountain Landscape


city behind greenery

City Behind Greenery


mountain landscape with river

Mountain Landscape With River


looking up at trees

Looking Up At Trees


tropical waterfall

Tropical Waterfall


pride dog

Pride Dog


bicycle in the garden

Bicycle In The Garden


warm sunny palmtrees

Warm Sunny Palmtrees


mint green and red ink drop

Mint Green And Red Ink Drop


medium close up of cherry blossoms and fresh spring leaves

Medium Close Up Of Cherry Blossoms And Fresh Spring Leaves


nature elk wildlife adventure mountains

Nature Elk Wildlife Adventure Mountains


long view of new york city

Long View Of New York City


colorful party plates

Colorful Party Plates


tropical beach

Tropical Beach


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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.