Are these backgrounds free to use?

7989 designs are included on Free. You can preview every background. Free designs download without watermark; Premium designs require an active Premium plan to apply and download.

Are the backgrounds original, or stock images?

The collection is created for Pixoate rather than licensed from a stock library, then composed for common digital and print sizes.

How do I put one of these backgrounds behind my photo?

Click a design to open it in the Photo Editor, then add your photo, text, graphics or filters. Standard downloads are free to use, with no signup required and without watermark.

Which backgrounds work best for professional headshots and product photos?

Use the Studio category — soft seamless sweeps with realistic lighting falloff, in white, grey, navy, sage and more. For e-commerce listings, the white and grey sweeps match marketplace photo requirements.

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Click any design to try it in the Photo Editor. Preview every background free. Free designs download without watermark. Premium backgrounds require an active Premium plan to apply and download.

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Frequently asked questions

Are these backgrounds free to use?: 7989 designs are included on Free. You can preview every background. Free designs download without watermark; Premium designs require an active Premium plan to apply and download.
Are the backgrounds original, or stock images?: The collection is created for Pixoate rather than licensed from a stock library, then composed for common digital and print sizes.
How do I put one of these backgrounds behind my photo?: Click a design to open it in the Photo Editor, then add your photo, text, graphics or filters. Standard downloads are free to use, with no signup required and without watermark.
Which backgrounds work best for professional headshots and product photos?: Use the Studio category — soft seamless sweeps with realistic lighting falloff, in white, grey, navy, sage and more. For e-commerce listings, the white and grey sweeps match marketplace photo requirements.

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