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 texture of metal criss cross tread

Close Up Texture Of Metal Criss Cross Tread


two-tone ink cloud

Two-Tone Ink Cloud


coffee on white

Coffee On White


ireland grass field

Ireland Grass Field


japanese garden rock texture

Japanese Garden Rock Texture


zen garden peace stone

Zen Garden Peace Stone


black crow in flight

Black Crow In Flight


last rays of sun in the city

Last Rays Of Sun in The City


handful of euros currency

Handful Of Euros Currency


chain link fence

Chain Link Fence


purple flower petals close up

Purple Flower Petals Close Up


aged wood & brick

Aged Wood & Brick


coffee beans font

Coffee Beans Font


green and pink flower

Green And Pink Flower


traveller looks down

Traveller Looks Down


extremely long desert road

Extremely Long Desert Road


campervan under morning sunrise

Campervan Under Morning Sunrise


rapids & forest

Rapids & Forest


abstract image of lime green and pink marbling

Abstract Image Of Lime Green And Pink Marbling


blue and purple ink abstract face

Blue And Purple Ink Abstract Face


blue and pink background with earrings in a line

Blue And Pink Background With Earrings In A Line


green foxglove plant

Green Foxglove Plant


ukulele on blue background

Ukulele On Blue Background


spring gardening set up

Spring Gardening Set Up


ripe strawberry cut in half on a white surface

Ripe Strawberry Cut In Half On A White Surface


abstract image of paper in pink and blue stripes

Abstract Image Of Paper In Pink And Blue Stripes


museum cuts into the sky

Museum Cuts Into The Sky


brown wall lit up with a yellow light at top

Brown Wall Lit Up With A Yellow Light At Top


summer portrait of woman

Summer Portrait Of Woman


resting by galcier waterfall

Resting By Galcier Waterfall


circular metal structure against a blue sky

Circular Metal Structure Against A Blue Sky


delicate pink flowers with yellow leaves

Delicate Pink Flowers With Yellow Leaves


yay balloons

Yay Balloons


worn wood texture close up

Worn Wood Texture Close Up


coffee beans on branch

Coffee Beans On Branch


portrait of a woman with long brown hair and crossed arms

Portrait Of A Woman With Long Brown Hair And Crossed Arms


ireland grasslands

Ireland Grasslands


glacier water winding through landscape

Glacier Water Winding Through Landscape


half blue half green background with earrings and a ring

Half Blue Half Green Background With Earrings And A Ring


half pink half blue background with stud earrings in a row

Half Pink Half Blue Background With Stud Earrings In A Row


bank of india paper notes

Bank Of India Paper Notes


dead end in the forest

Dead End In The Forest


abandoned home in field

Abandoned Home In Field


big marble alcove with flowerly inlay

Big Marble Alcove With Flowerly Inlay


texture of old tree

Texture Of Old Tree


forest wildflowers

Forest Wildflowers


purple ink cloud

Purple Ink Cloud


city by mountain

City By Mountain


microphone on stand left of frame against blue

Microphone On Stand Left Of Frame Against Blue


black yellow and red ink

Black Yellow And Red Ink


lensball purple lights

Lensball Purple Lights


fuchsia white blossoming flowers

Fuchsia White Blossoming Flowers


bursting fireworks

Bursting Fireworks


empty subway train car.jpeg

Empty Subway Train Car


minimal flower petals on white

Minimal Flower Petals On White


flower petals huddled together near a candle

Flower Petals Huddled Together Near a Candle


bright red and yellow summer flowers

Bright Red And Yellow Summer Flowers


colored pencils piled up on a black background

Colored Pencils Piled Up On A Black Background


fluffy clouds in a light blue sky on a clear summer day

Fluffy Clouds In A Light Blue Sky On A Clear Summer Day


person walks in a open air courtyard

Person Walks In A Open Air Courtyard


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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.