Easily one of the biggest categories on GraphicRiver, backgrounds are handy not only in graphic design but in web and screen design too. From abstract to detailed, Twitter to nature, there are already some 250 backgrounds to choose from. Collected here today are some of the best backgrounds you can buy!
Carbon Fiber Backgrounds Mega Pack by fenixkim
Colourful Abstract Circles by JackHowell
25 Background Pack by Omnione
Web2.0 Background Pack by segen
Abstract Wave Background by TheLeggett
4 Pack Abstract Backgrounds by robwes19
Candy Meadows by scottwills
Rainbow background pack by Rastamandita
Stars by coolwebbies
Web Large Background Pack by Segen
4 Abstract Backgrounds by EAMejia
Seamless Animated Background by Omnione
URBAN BACKGROUNDS PACK I by lyden
Beautiful Landscape Background by Mirtt
Grungy Wall by GeertDD
Grundy Web Background by CAMS
Crazy Pad by LindseyK25
Fantasy Chaos by k3vintech
Nice color by mongolia123
30 Satin Curtain Backgrounds by scottwills
Spring Abstract no.1 by dvkro
Violet Emotion by scottwills
Aura Abstract Background by stigma5
Futuristic Background by robwes19
ULTIMATE VINTAGE BACKGROUNDS by triworks
Chevron Backgrounds (Pack of 2) by scottwills
Lightwaves by robwes19
Curvy Abstract Background by abenson
Pixelated Backgrounds (Pack of 4) by scottwills
Space Backgrounds for Websites by system32
Lines Abstract Background 2 by Dec85
Collective Memes by DreamWarrior
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( ADD YOURS )DUUUUUUUUDE May 23rd
AWESOME!
( )Edward May 23rd
Whats awesome is about half of the backgrounds can be created for almost exactly FREE using PSDTUTS and ABZUEEDO (sp?) tutorials.
( )Tanya May 24th
Agree, and as far as I remember, Envato rules forbid to sell graphics based on tutorials.
iMR4N May 24th
iAgree with u Edward
Érica May 25th
I dont agree with these. Backgrounds that we can make just by the tutorials? agree with Edward.
Collis May 23rd
How awesome is the animated background on the 200px x 200px preview image for this post
( )Arik May 23rd
Someone should register a domain and fill about 10k px by 10k px with that. I wonder how many machines would still be able to handle that load.
( )lawrence77 May 23rd
haha nice collis, I think this is first animated thumbnail on psdtuts…
( )Really nice
imsraaia May 23rd
nice…
( )Liam McCabe May 23rd
Nice one Collis
( )underdog May 23rd
all of best .but i like the first than the others
( )ez2c May 23rd
it’s awesome!!! Thanks a lot! find many background I was looking for. You guys really rock!
( )Josh May 23rd
Yay for advertising
Some pretty decent pieces there, now I just need to make some money to buy them
( )underdog May 23rd
i was bought “2″ and “4″ , like it .but now i think the “1″ is useful to me …i just have 2 dollars in my Acount .damn it ..i want getting some money .and i will buy the “1″ …
( )TomH May 23rd
Love them!!
( )Hezi May 23rd
excellent stuff. thanks.
( )fenixkim May 23rd
Thanks you one more time Collis.
( )KenSHinH May 23rd
Yeah!!!
in Graphic River there are a lot spectacular Backgrounds, like these:
http://graphicriver.net/item/ultra-backgraunds-/42392
http://graphicriver.net/item/why-colors-/38534
very beautiful
( )LeoMusic May 23rd
There are many awesome backgrounds, have a great variety and all are very good.
awesome -> http://graphicriver.net/item/backgrounds-fibers/38731
( )cool -> http://graphicriver.net/item/luminous-abstract-gubbins/35999
nice -> http://graphicriver.net/item/circles-colors-backgrounds/41266
lawrence77 May 23rd
I like the 2,4 and also all abstract backgrounds….
Numbering the items in the post pls, its easy to denote
( )Max Stanworth May 23rd
Cool stuff,
Stars by coolwebbies – Is not linked correctly
( )m. gartsman May 23rd
Oh, great. Another Graphic River whoring-out. PSD-TUTS mean tutorials, not cross-advertising for other sites in your empire.
Uggghhh, i so DONT care at all about this post. These are boring, too. *yawn*
( )arnold C May 23rd
I agree
( )*yawn*…
I rather create one rather than buying this stuff…
but anyway these are great images
Botunda Foo May 23rd
I have to agree. These are nothing but adverts!! I pay for my monthly, where are my tuts!!
( )lawrence77 May 23rd
I too agree….
Those are all cool stuffs but this is not a place to show!
This is psdtuts not smashing magazine…
We want tuts according to designers in this designers week!
Sorry if i say anything wrong!
Design freak May 23rd
these are absolutely stunning!!!
you’ll make our lives so easy. this is the power of web 2.0
thanks a ton
( )z-e-e May 23rd
Waah, I love that !! Very nice thanks !
( )tabiji May 23rd
-1
( )Mikah Sargent May 23rd
I added a Twitter background to Graphic River, I hope to start a trend. I’m thinking about purchasing the web 2.0 backgrounds, as they seem to be somewhat of a trend.
Too those complaining, though I too would like to see more tutorials, this is Graphic Design Week, not Graphic Design Tutorial Week. I believe it is up to the discretion of the Tuts network to decide what they want published.
( )OktayOe. May 23rd
Even I dont have the money to buy them, very inspiring.
( )metk5031 May 23rd
yet another advertisement for graphic river….
yawn.
I loooove the articles and tutorials here on all the TUTS network but this is ridiculous.
( )Maxyboy May 24th
It might be an advertisement, but the backgrounds displayed here are pretty good.
( )liam May 24th
I can guarantee if all of these were free you’d have a completely different tune.
( )WallpaperDude May 24th
Only thing that sucks about buying and using these is that people will know where they’re from and/or they could see other stuff out there with identical elements. Might make a client pout.
( )strony internetowe szczecin May 25th
great colection
( )Taylor Satula May 25th
Stars by coolwebbies does not exist
( )Ani May 27th
I’m a bit confused…
Don’t get me wrong, these are decent backgrounds, but let’s not kid ourselves here – most of them are ripped from PSDTUTS tutorials and PSDTUTS Staff blog tutorials. Does this mean we can use all PSDTUTS files and slightly modify them like the above and sell on as stock?
( )Jamie Allsop May 28th
These are some very nice backgrounds, the ones I like the best are the Futuristic Background and the Abstract Wave Background. Choosing the right background when designing can really make a difference to your design.
( )youtube May 28th
Nice…
( )George June 18th
These look great !
( )I did my own metallic pattern pack.
Check them out at http://bit.ly/metal15
nomi September 14th
awesome backgrounds , thank you.
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