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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salvador dali desert

Salvador Dali Desert


cessna aircraft on tarmac

Cessna Aircraft On Tarmac


abstract image of light leaks with purple background

Abstract Image Of Light Leaks With Purple Background


red mesh texture close up

Red Mesh Texture Close Up


toronto flatiron building in summer

Toronto Flatiron Building In Summer


red vintage car parked by brick wall

Red Vintage Car Parked By Brick Wall


skater at skatepark with film grain

Skater At Skatepark With Film Grain


night view of brooklyn bridge

Night View Of Brooklyn Bridge


white copper and wood background

White Copper And Wood Background


bare winter tree branches

Bare Winter Tree Branches


vintage silver camera surrounded by foliage

Vintage Silver Camera Surrounded By Foliage


close up small pumpkin pile

Close Up Small Pumpkin Pile


succulent closeup

Succulent Closeup


bright red fruit growing on apple tree

Bright Red Fruit Growing On Apple Tree


flatlay of colorful candy easter eggs

Flatlay Of Colorful Candy Easter Eggs


corner of a yellow buildings against. a blue sky

Corner Of A Yellow Buildings Against. A Blue Sky


autumn table decor

Autumn Table Decor


rural iceland sunset

Rural Iceland Sunset


reflective water texture

Reflective Water Texture


vine growing up a brick wall

Vine Growing Up A Brick Wall


tall green plant on white background

Tall Green Plant On White Background


romantic horseback riding by ocean

Romantic Horseback Riding By Ocean


tall trees reach for blue sky

Tall Trees Reach For Blue Sky


delicate flower

Delicate Flower


man canoeing on water

Man Canoeing On Water


long haired horse by fence

Long Haired Horse By Fence


colorful candy eggs against a white background

Colorful Candy Eggs Against A White Background


mountains in africa

Mountains In Africa


noel letter tiles on snow

Noel Letter Tiles On Snow


summer city flat iron building

Summer City Flat Iron Building.Jpeg


metal bridge angled beams

Metal Bridge Angled Beams


sunbeams streak through forrest trees

Sunbeams Streak Through Forrest Trees


woman looking at horizon

Woman Looking At Horizon


desert highway

Desert Highway


vintage blue robot portrait wide

Vintage Blue Robot Portrait Wide


spanish mountain landscape

Spanish Mountain Landscape


a tangled movie reel catching sunlight

A Tangled Movie Reel Catching Sunlight


colorful chocolate candy easter eggs on white

Colorful Chocolate Candy Easter Eggs On White


one single daisy

One Single Daisy


green cliffs viewing

Green Cliffs Viewing


musical instruments for folk music

Musical Instruments For Folk Music


red and green leaves with wood background

Red And Green Leaves With Wood Background


green leaves of lush green plants

Green Leaves Of Lush Green Plants


peeling paint wall texture

Peeling Paint Wall Texture


coffee beans and mug flatlay

Coffee Beans And Mug Flatlay


road through rocky terrain

Road Through Rocky Terrain


race track numbers

Race Track Numbers


fuchsia blossom closeup

Fuchsia Blossom Closeup


montenegro sunset

Montenegro Sunset


tiara placed on the head

Tiara Placed On The Head


blank white book with rose pedals

Blank White Book With Rose Pedals


japanese garden fountain

Japanese Garden Fountain


a drop of pink and yellow paint in water

A Drop Of Pink And Yellow Paint In Water


sailboats in cove

Sailboats In Cove


coffee beans laid on a pink background

Coffee Beans Laid On A Pink Background


ice cracks on a frozen sea

Ice Cracks On A Frozen Sea


fresh lettuce greens in bowl

Fresh Lettuce Greens In Bowl


four buildings from below small clouds

Four Buildings From Below Small Clouds


waterfall through rock face

Waterfall Through Rock Face


line of rich red berries on blue background

Line Of Rich Red Berries On Blue Background


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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.