How to Change a Block Background in PhotoBiz

Overview

PhotoBiz Website Builder allows you to customize the backgrounds of individual blocks on your website using solid colors, custom images, and predesigned backgrounds. You can upload your own background image or choose from PhotoBiz's Background Image Library to create a design that complements your website.

You can also adjust how background images appear within a block, including their positioning, size, and whether they repeat. Certain Website Builder blocks also support video backgrounds, which are covered in a separate guide.

This guide explains how to change a block background, customize background image settings, and create a consistent design without changing the backgrounds of other blocks on your website.

STEP ONE

STEP TWO

Click the website page containing the block you want to customize.

STEP THREE

Click the block you want to customize to open its editing options.

In the editing menu on the right side of your screen, click BACKGROUND.

Under BACKGROUND TYPE, select the background option you want to use.

This guide covers three background options:

No background: Use the block's configured background color without an image.
Custom Background Image: Upload your own JPG or PNG background image.
Background Image Library: Choose from PhotoBiz's collection of predesigned backgrounds.

Some blocks also support video backgrounds. Those options are covered in the Using Video Backgrounds in PhotoBiz section below.

STEP FOUR

Choose Your Block Background

The available settings depend on the BACKGROUND TYPE you select.

Option 1: No background

Select No background if you want your block to display a solid background color instead of an image or video.

Your block will use the background color configured under the COLORS tab.

To change this color, click COLORS in the block's editing menu and use the background color picker to choose a color that complements your website.

You can also select No background to remove an existing background image or video from the block.

Option 2: Custom Background Image

Select Custom Background Image to upload your own image behind the content of your block.

Under UPLOAD A NEW BACKGROUND, click ADD FILES to choose an image from your device. You can also drag and drop an image into the upload area.

PhotoBiz supports JPG and PNG background images. For best results, we recommend using an image that is 3000 pixels wide by 1730 pixels high.

After uploading your image, you can customize its appearance using the BACKGROUND SETTINGS described in Step Five.

Option 3: Background Image Library

Select Background Image Library to browse PhotoBiz's collection of predesigned image backgrounds.

Click the CATEGORY dropdown to choose from the available categories:

Geometric: Backgrounds featuring geometric shapes, lines, and patterns.
Pattern: Decorative patterns and repeating designs.
Organic: Backgrounds featuring natural shapes and textures.
Minimal: Simple, understated background designs.
Transparent: Background designs available in the Transparent category.
Lifestyle: Lifestyle-inspired images and textures.
Dark: Darker background images and designs.

Each category displays available background designs with thumbnail previews and names.

Click the thumbnail of the background you want to use.

Tile Backgrounds and Full Backgrounds

The Background Image Library includes two types of designs.

Tile Backgrounds

Tile backgrounds are smaller images designed to repeat across the background area.

PhotoBiz recommends tile backgrounds for faster loading times. These work especially well for decorative patterns, textures, and geometric designs.

Full Backgrounds

Full backgrounds use larger images instead of small repeating patterns.

These backgrounds are useful when you want to display a decorative design or photograph behind your block's content.

Both types allow you to adjust how the background displays using the BACKGROUND SETTINGS described in Step Five.

STEP FIVE

Adjust Your Background Image Settings

When using a Custom Background Image or an image from the Background Image Library, you can control how the image appears within your block.

Scroll to BACKGROUND SETTINGS and choose from the following options:

Tile: Repeats the background image to fill the available space. This option works especially well with smaller patterns and textures.
Top Left: Aligns the background image to the upper-left corner of the available space.
Centered: Positions the background image in the center of the available space.
Cover: Scales the background image to completely cover the background area. Depending on the dimensions of the block, portions of the image may be cropped.

Choose the setting that works best for your background image and website layout.

For photographic backgrounds, Cover is often a good choice because it fills the available space. For repeating textures or patterns, Tile can provide a more consistent appearance.

These settings apply to background images. Video backgrounds automatically fill the available background space and do not have additional positioning or sizing settings.

FINAL STEP

Save Your Background Changes

After choosing your background and adjusting any available settings, click SAVE CHANGES.

Your selected background will be applied to the block on your website.

You do not need to publish your website separately.

You can return to the BACKGROUND section at any time to choose a different image, select another design from the Background Image Library, adjust your image settings, or remove an existing background.

Using Video Backgrounds in PhotoBiz

In addition to background images and colors, PhotoBiz supports video backgrounds on select Website Builder blocks.

Video backgrounds are available for these six blocks:

Text Editor Block
Text + Image Block
Images Block
Banner Block
List Block
Form Block

You can upload your own video to PhotoBiz or choose from the Background Video Library, which includes 16 predesigned video backgrounds.

Videos from the Background Video Library automatically play, loop continuously, display without sound, and work on desktop and mobile devices.

If you're using your own video, we recommend uploading it directly to PhotoBiz rather than using an external embed, which may require additional autoplay configuration.

For complete instructions on adding video backgrounds, choosing from the available designs, and understanding video playback requirements, see How to Add a Video Background to a Block in PhotoBiz.

What Your Website Visitors See

Visitors will see your selected background behind the content of the block you customized.

Image Backgrounds

Custom images and Background Image Library designs appear behind your block's content.

Repeating patterns can fill the background area, while larger images can scale to cover the available space.

Background images may display differently on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices because the available space changes with screen size. Images using Cover may be cropped differently depending on the dimensions of the block.

Solid Background Colors

If you selected No background, visitors will see the block's configured background color instead of a background image or video.

Your block's content remains visible over the selected background.

We recommend reviewing your website on desktop and mobile after changing a background to make sure your content remains readable and your design looks the way you want.

Helpful Notes

Block Backgrounds vs. Website Backgrounds

The BACKGROUND settings covered in this guide allow you to customize an individual block without changing the rest of your website.

You can also customize your website's overall background through DESIGN settings. This is useful when you want to apply a background image to your website rather than an individual block.

For complete instructions, see How to Customize Your Website's Background Image in PhotoBiz.

Choose Backgrounds That Complement Your Content

Background images can add visual interest to your website, but busy patterns and photographs can make text harder to read.

Choose backgrounds that provide enough contrast between your content and the image behind it.

Use Tile Backgrounds for Faster Loading

PhotoBiz recommends tile backgrounds in the Background Image Library for faster loading times.

If you upload your own background image, use an appropriately sized JPG or PNG file to help your website load efficiently.

Check Your Background on Mobile Devices

Background images using Cover may be cropped differently on smaller screens.

Review your website on desktop and mobile devices to make sure important parts of your background remain visible and your content is easy to read.

Customize Each Block Individually

Background settings apply only to the block you're editing.

You can use different background images or colors across your website without changing the backgrounds of other blocks.

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