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In this article
  • Uploading a background image
  • Adding a background image from your site files
  • Using a background image from Wix, Shutterstock or Unsplash
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  5. Wix Editor: Adding an Image to Your Page Background

Wix Editor: Adding an Image to Your Page Background

In this article
  • Uploading a background image
  • Adding a background image from your site files
  • Using a background image from Wix, Shutterstock or Unsplash
Select an image background for your page to give it a sense of depth. Upload your own, add a free Wix / Unsplash image, or purchase a Shutterstock image. You can customize settings like the image's opacity, scale or positioning, and even add scroll effects (e.g., Parallax). 
Tip:
Adjust the settings of your background image (e.g., scaling, position) so it fits your design and complements your content. 

Uploading a background image

Upload an image of your own to personalize your page's background. You can import images from your computer, social platforms, your other Wix sites and even from a URL. 

To upload a background image:

  1. Go to your editor.
  2. Click Site Design  on the left side of the editor.
  3. Click Page Background.
  4. Click Image.
  5. (In the Media Manager) Click + Upload Media at the top left.
  6. Add an image from your computer, other Wix sites, social networks or from a URL. 
  7. Click Change Background.
  8. (Optional) Click Apply to Other Pages to add the background to other pages of your site.
The media manager in the Wix Editor. The Upload Media panel is open, and the cursor is hovering over the upload button.

Adding a background image from your site files

Already have the image stored in your site files? You can set it as your page's background directly from the Media Manager. 

To add a background image to your page:

  1. Go to your editor.
  2. Click Site Design  on the left side of the editor.
  3. Click Page Background.
  4. Click Image.
  5. (In the Media Manager) Click Site Files on the left.
  6. Select the image you need for your page's background. 
  7. Click Change Background at the bottom right.
  8. (Optional) Click Apply to Other Pages to add the background to other pages of your site.
The media manager in the Wix Editor. The Site Files tab is open, and the cursor is hovering over an image.

Using a background image from Wix, Shutterstock or Unsplash

Enhance the background of your pages with professional-quality images. You can use background images offered by Wix or Unsplash for free, or purchase an image from Shutterstock.

To add an image from Wix, Unsplash or Shutterstock:

  1. Go to your editor.
  2. Click Site Design  on the left side of the editor.
  3. Click Page Background.
  4. Click Image.
  5. (In the Media Manager) Choose one of the following from the Explore section: 
    • Media from Wix: Free images, illustrations, and patterns offered by WIx.
    • Unsplash: Free images, illustrations, and patterns available from Unsplash.
    • Shutterstock: Licensed images available from Shutterstock (fee varies).
  6. Find an image you like in the following ways: 
    • Scroll through the available selection of images. 
    • Enter a term in the search bar (e.g., 'Coffee').
    • Use the filter drop-down menus to find relevant images.
  7. Select an image and click Change Background at the bottom right.
  8. (Optional) Click Apply to Other Pages to add the background to other pages of your site.
Tip:
To remove a page background completely, change the background color to white.
The media manager in the Wix Editor. The Media from Wix tab is open, and the cursor is hovering over a stock image.
Looking for additional design inspiration?
The Wix design hub is a great resource for ideas and  website design trends.

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