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Make a background image

Want to create a custom background graphic for your website? Then have a look at bgmaker. A simple sizeable grid allows you to see your background build as you fill in the pixel blocks. Save your file in png format and use on your site. There's also a huge gallery to inspire you.

Here's another background image maker which allows you to create basic striped, diagonal and graduated backgrounds. You can either link to png file using the url provided or right click on the resulting image and save. Settings include line and background colour, margin, size and transparency.

Squidfingers also has a range of stylish ready made background images for you to download.

Pattern4U has over 250 patterns in their gallery all of which can be used for private or commercial sites. Categories include lined, dotted, squares, classic, and funky which is perfect if you need grass, or wood or even chocolate!!