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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close up vivid flower arrangement in all colors

Close Up Vivid Flower Arrangement In All Colors


top down view of vivid floral arrangement

Top Down View Of Vivid Floral Arrangement


portrait of floral arrangement in natural light

Portrait Of Floral Arrangement In Natural Light


off center vivid floral bouquet in clear vase

Off Center Vivid Floral Bouquet In Clear Vase


natural light on bright floral arrangement

Natural Light On Bright Floral Arrangement


off center vivid floral arrangement

Off Center Vivid Floral Arrangement


vivid flower arrangement in all colors

Vivid Flower Arrangement In All Colors


a trio of green candles

A Trio Of Green Candles


fall forest opens out to blue lake

Fall Forest Opens Out To Blue Lake


stream nestled between fall trees

Stream Nestled Between Fall Trees


hand holding pear still on the branch

Hand Holding Pear Still On The Branch


sunlight illuminates rich fall colors

Sunlight Illuminates Rich Fall Colors


all the autumn colors seen from above

All The Autumn Colors Seen From Above


end of a rivers journey

End Of A Rivers Journey


open plan mid century modern apartment

Open Plan Mid Century Modern Apartment


pause and relax with this tea set

Pause And Relax With This Tea Set


boxed macarons in a line

Boxed Macarons In A Line


tea is my love language

Tea Is My Love Language


pastel colored ball point pens

Pastel Colored Ball Point Pens


line of perfectly made macarons

Line Of Perfectly Made Macarons


some beautifully packaged macarons

Some Beautifully Packaged Macarons


light leaks on silky water close up

Light Leaks On Silky Water Close Up


waves crash under morning sun

Waves Crash Under Morning Sun


cliffs form shadows by the sea

Cliffs Form Shadows By The Sea


tiny boats navigate choppy waters

Tiny Boats Navigate Choppy Waters


sunlight ducks below the horizon

Sunlight Ducks Below The Horizon


modern residential building under bright sun

Modern Residential Building Under Bright Sun


boat cruises along river overlooked by town

Boat Cruises Along River Overlooked By Town


rooftops as seen through a window

Rooftops As Seen Through A Window


people walk through cobbled street in summer

People Walk Through Cobbled Street In Summer


cobble stone street shrowded in foliage

Cobble Stone Street Shrowded In Foliage


buildings of all colors overlooking river

Buildings Of All Colors Overlooking River


muddy trail beneath the trees

Muddy Trail Beneath The Trees


rich sunset reflected on waters

Rich Sunset Reflected On Waters


detailed fern leaves close up

Detailed Fern Leaves Close Up


tide rushes into shore on hazy morning

Tide Rushes Into Shore On Hazy Morning


brown and white cat dozing off

Brown And White Cat Dozing Off


healthy as an ox

Healthy As An Ox


rushing waterfall between trees

Rushing Waterfall Between Trees


small rural building with windmill

Small Rural Building With Windmill


red and white flower with green stem

Red And White Flower With Green Stem


closed tulip in shadows

Closed Tulip In Shadows


close up of blue pansy flower

Close Up Of Blue Pansy Flower


deep green leaves white veins

Deep Green Leaves White Veins


tiny kitten stands on a bed

Tiny Kitten Stands On A Bed


hot air balloon rising into the atmosphere

Hot Air Balloon Rising Into The Atmosphere


silhouettes of wind turbines

Silhouettes Of Wind Turbines


desk flat lay complete with coffee

Desk Flat Lay Complete With Coffee


minimalist red and green houseplant on grey background

Minimalist Red And Green Houseplant On Grey Background


flat lay with musical instruments

Flat Lay With Musical Instruments


houseplant in white pot on minimalist background

Houseplant In White Pot On Minimalist Background


minimalist houseplant on grey background

Minimalist Houseplant On Grey Background


fabric and ribbons on white background

Fabric And Ribbons On White Background


shards of broken ice on a lake

Shards Of Broken Ice On A Lake


sunset tide spilling onto rocky beach

Sunset Tide Spilling Onto Rocky Beach


blue and orange tide rolls into shore

Blue And Orange Tide Rolls Into Shore


distant hikers on mountaineous landscape

Distant Hikers On Mountaineous Landscape


soft light over mountain peaks

Soft Light Over Mountain Peaks


sunset splashing over rocks

Sunset Splashing Over Rocks


picturesque tide rolling below a sunset

Picturesque Tide Rolling Below A Sunset


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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.