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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Pink Paper Is Ripped Revealing Blue Underneath
An Open Courtyard With Red Lanterns At Each Doorway
Red And Gold Squares Hang From The Ceiling
Paved Road Bends With Red Rocky Hills In The Background
Coffee Beans Laid On A Pink Background
Numbers And Letters On An Orange Background
Wooden Calendar Sits On A White Background
Red Foiled Hearts On A Light Blue Background
Red Foiled Hearts On A Pink Background
Photo Of Black And Pink Shapes
Red Foiled Hearts Lay On A Light Blue Background
Red Foiled Chocolate Hearts Against A Pink Background
Red Foiled Hearts Scattered On A White Background
Colorful Candy Eggs Against A White Background
Open Stone Courtyard With White Archways
Carved Marble Arched Doorway
Hands Reach For Each Other Against A Painted Wall
Blurry Abstract Photo Of Glass Bottles
A Green Teapot And Teabags Leaning On It
Abstract Yellow Light Through Wet Glass
Red Foiled Chocolate Hearts In Shape Of A Heart
Red Foiled Chocolate Hearts Scattered On Black
Small Colored Birds Perched On Bare Tree Branches
Small Bird Sits On A Bare Tree Branch
Wet Pavement Reflects A Building And City Night Lights
Colored Pencils Lines Up On A Black Background
Top View Of A Teapot Against A Grey Background
Top View Of A Green Teapot On A Pink Background
Sharp Colored Pencils Lined Up In A Row
Ends Of Colored Pencils Lines Up
Colored Pencils Scattered Shown From Above
Top Of Fern Branches Against Black
Close Up Of The Ends Of Colored Pencils
Small Bundle Of Wheat On A Blue Background
Close Up Of Colored Pencils Lined Up
Single Wheat Sheaf Lays Against A Lit Blue Background
Colored Pencils Piled Up On A Black Background
Black And White Photo Of Hands Laying On Top Of Eachother
Sumac Tree Against A Clear Blue Sky
Flatlay Of A Valentines Day Card With Foil Chocolate Hearts
Flatlay Of A Red Envelope With Gold And Red Chocolates
A Landscape Of Rust Colored Sand Dunes
A Person Swimming Lanes In Outdoor Pool By Tall Trees
Blue Wavy Water Of A Swimming Pool
Outdoor Swimming Pool With Tall Trees Behind It
Wavy Water Creating Pattern In Swimming Pool
Blue Terry Cloth Towel
Curved Metal And Glass Window
Texture Of A Green Leaf Very Close Up
Sunrises On Snow Covered Mountains Towards Frosty Hills
Small Wooden Structures In A Brown Grassy Field
Cold Winding River In A Snow Covered Forest
Quiet Wooden Farm With Low Clouds
Gold Coins Weaved Onto Red Rope
Sun Bleached Wooden Walkway Through Tall Grass
Snow Covered Mountains Reflect On The Water By A Fall Forest
Tall Fall Trees With A Leaf Covered Path In Brown And Yellow
Wooden Walkway Over Water Into Rocky Mountain Pathway
Close Up Of A Small Yellow Flower With Small Petals
Close Up Of Wheat Sheaves In Field
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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.
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