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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large leaves of a green plant overlaid

Large Leaves Of A Green Plant Overlaid


a waterfall cascades down the side of a large cliff

A Waterfall Cascades Down The Side Of A Large Cliff


orange light rays over boastline at sunset

Orange Light Rays Over Boastline At Sunset


window cleaners portrait

Window Cleaners Portrait


basketball court hoop shadow

Basketball Court Hoop Shadow


white crane in water side profile

White Crane In Water Side Profile


close up of fern fronds

Close Up Of Fern Fronds


stone walkway with trees and a view

Stone Walkway With Trees And A View


pond on a mountain range reflecting the mountain view

Pond On A Mountain Range Reflecting The Mountain View


soccer field with hillside landscape

Soccer Field With Hillside Landscape


orange tide rolls into shore

Orange Tide Rolls Into Shore


the first light of day over a mountain range

The First Light Of Day Over A Mountain Range


some colorful boats docked in calm water

Some Colorful Boats Docked In Calm Water


blanket of leaves

Blanket Of Leaves


hikers flock to lighthouse at sunset

Hikers Flock To Lighthouse At Sunset


tide rushes into shore on hazy morning

Tide Rushes Into Shore On Hazy Morning


town on the water on a clear night

Town On The Water On A Clear Night


get started today on dark wood background

Get Started Today On Dark Wood Background


white house covered in vines

White House Covered In Vines


mountains create valley shaped frame

Mountains Create Valley Shaped Frame


view of a marina and an island airport

View Of A Marina And An Island Airport


branches in bog

Branches In Bog


sunlight creates shadows from an overpass

Sunlight Creates Shadows From An Overpass


red foiled hearts on a light blue background

Red Foiled Hearts On A Light Blue Background


under a bridge with patterned shadows

Under A Bridge With Patterned Shadows


dried sunflower field

Dried Sunflower Field


american mount hood

American Mount Hood


railway painted on red barnboard

Railway Painted On Red Barnboard


mound of leaves against black

Mound Of Leaves Against Black


two people on a roof together taking in the sunset

Two People On A Roof Together Taking In The Sunset


a black microphone mounted on a stand

A Black Microphone Mounted On A Stand


buildings of all colors overlooking river

Buildings Of All Colors Overlooking River


close up on evergreen bonzai

Close Up On Evergreen Bonzai


farmland landscape with pointy tall trees

Farmland Landscape With Pointy Tall Trees


golden spoon and metallic liquid

Golden Spoon And Metallic Liquid


large cloudy sky overlooking water and islands

Large Cloudy Sky Overlooking Water And Islands


dock out into water

Dock Out Into Water


two silhouettes of people fishing at sunset

Two Silhouettes Of People Fishing At Sunset


rustic tropical coastline

Rustic Tropical Coastline


abstract marbled colors in pink and purple

Abstract Marbled Colors In Pink And Purple


rocky coast line meets ocean waves

Rocky Coast Line Meets Ocean Waves


window cleaners

Window Cleaners


light leaks on silky water close up

Light Leaks On Silky Water Close Up


berlin at sunset on a clear day

Berlin At Sunset On A Clear Day


roof tops at sunset in an industrial setting

Roof Tops At Sunset In An Industrial Setting


yellow flower that is starting to bloom

Yellow Flower That Is Starting To Bloom


tree banches cast shadows on a building wall

Tree Banches Cast Shadows On A Building Wall


calm water laps the shoreline

Calm Water Laps The Shoreline


aqua blue river surrounded by trees

Aqua Blue River Surrounded By Trees


picture perfect trees

Picture Perfect Trees


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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.