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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aerial shot of person atop parking lot

Aerial Shot Of Person Atop Parking Lot


shop now sign on dark wood

Shop Now Sign On Dark Wood


distant hikers on mountaineous landscape

Distant Hikers On Mountaineous Landscape


green leaves of a plant

Green Leaves Of A Plant


moody pine tree branches

Moody Pine Tree Branches


brick building with blue detail

Brick Building With Blue Detail


leaf balances on rock by waterfall

Leaf Balances On Rock By Waterfall


rocky seaside cliffs and foggy ocean air

Rocky Seaside Cliffs And Foggy Ocean Air


picturesque tide rolling below a sunset

Picturesque Tide Rolling Below A Sunset


sunset on open water

Sunset On Open Water


three rocks and a road

Three Rocks And A Road


sunset over city rail yard

Sunset Over City Rail Yard


black round sunglasses on top left of blue background

Black Round Sunglasses On Top Left Of Blue Background


blue sky behind basketball net

Blue Sky Behind Basketball Net


hanging dead sunflower

Hanging Dead Sunflower


tall fall trees with a leaf covered path in brown and yellow

Tall Fall Trees With A Leaf Covered Path In Brown And Yellow


wild grass going to seed

Wild Grass Going To Seed


rusting no smoking sign on brick wall

Rusting No Smoking Sign On Brick Wall


new york skyline from the water

New York Skyline From The Water


oregon haystack rock

Oregon Haystack Rock


bamboo stand with carving and color variations

Bamboo Stand With Carving And Color Variations


sunset against a city with hills in the background

Sunset Against A City With Hills In The Background


seeds & pebbles

Seeds & Pebbles


rapids rush downhill past rocks

Rapids Rush Downhill Past Rocks


get started today on marble background

Get Started Today On Marble Background


boat under foggy bridge

Boat Under Foggy Bridge


modern condo building under bright blue sky

Modern Condo Building Under Bright Blue Sky


a single tree and cow silhouetted by the sunrise

A Single Tree And Cow Silhouetted By The Sunrise


abstract image of blue white marbling

Abstract Image Of Blue White Marbling


bundle of lavender against a yellow backdrop

Bundle Of Lavender Against A Yellow Backdrop


pinecone close up

Pinecone Close Up


dock on choppy cottage country lake

Dock On Choppy Cottage Country Lake


small wild white flowers on sunny day

Small Wild White Flowers On Sunny Day


red foiled chocolate hearts in shape of a heart

Red Foiled Chocolate Hearts In Shape Of A Heart


rocky lakeshore clouded sky

Rocky Lakeshore Clouded Sky


bright blue bird houses

Bright Blue Bird Houses


white flower blooming below a warm sunset

White Flower Blooming Below A Warm Sunset


green moss close up

Green Moss Close Up


cone of leaves

Cone Of Leaves


close up of jean fabric

Close Up of Jean Fabric


woman admiring eastern architecture

Woman Admiring Eastern Architecture


autumn landscape from hilltops

Autumn Landscape From Hilltops


row of yellow trees by field and hills

Row Of Yellow Trees By Field And Hills


mountain top view over range

Mountain Top View Over Range


distant snowy mountains behind a clear blue lake

Distant Snowy Mountains Behind A Clear Blue Lake


waterfall through a lush green forest

Waterfall Through A Lush Green Forest


boat making waves on lake

Boat Making Waves On Lake


lifeguard chair on an empty beach

Lifeguard Chair On An Empty Beach


pink blossoms over crumbling walls

Pink Blossoms Over Crumbling Walls


long wooden pier on blue ocean

Long Wooden Pier On Blue Ocean


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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.