SketchUp

The intuitive 3D modeling platform 

Design software that truly makes 3D modeling for everyone

World Famous

World-famous: Used by millions of AEC professionals globally

Creators who iterate

For creators who iterate fast: Transform your ideas into real-world objects in no time at all

3D Modeling for everyone

3D modeling for everyone: Effortlessly create stunning 3D models

Powerful features

All-in-one solution for architects, designers, drafters, engineers

 

Build anything

Build anything

Starting with basic shapes and forms, you can build anything from skyscrapers to 3D-printable product mockups.

Ease of usage

Ease of usage, and accessibility

Direct editing with the patented “Push & Pull” technology ensures that users easily generate everyday items.

3D and 2D design

3D and 2D design

Create and edit 2D and 3D models in one seamless environment.

Powerful, professional

Powerful, professional-quality features

Lighting effects, textures, a layer manager, animations, and unique access to Trimble’s 3D warehouse.

SketchUp is the preferred 3D modeling platform for

Architects

Architects

Interior Designers

Interior designers

Product & Furniture Designers

Product & Furniture Designers

Landscape Designers

Landscape designers

Engineers
Engineers
Construction managers
Construction managers

Multiple product options for every need

SketchUp Go

Quickly create in 3D with SketchUp for iPad, sync your projects to the cloud with Trimble Connect, and pick them back up using any device with SketchUp for Web. 

 

(includes SketchUp for Web, SketchUp for iPad and Trimble Connect)

 

SketchUp Pro

A great mix of the classic desktop software, web-based modeler, SketchUp for iPad and ability to create 2D and 3D construction documentation. 

 

(includes SketchUp Pro for Desktop, Layout, SketchUp for Web, SketchUp for iPad, Trimble Connect, Unlimited cloud storage)

 

SketchUp Studio

The power of all SketchUp tools combined with the ability to import Revit files and create stunning visualizations with V-Ray.

 

(includes V-Ray, Scan Essentials, SketchUp Pro for Desktop, Layout, SketchUp for Web, SketchUp for iPad, Trimble Connect, Unlimited cloud storage)

 

Article

Is SketchUp Pro or SketchUp Studio right for you?

The SketchUp ecosystem is so rich and has so many options, it sometimes becomes hard for architects and designers to make the best choice for their needs. One such dilemma is whether to get the Pro version or the Studio package.  Worry not, we are here to help!

Customer Stories

How customers succeed with SketchUp

Read customers stories on how they use SketchUp.

SketchUp Facilitates the Build-Out of a Campus for Biological Science

From its inception as a two-person startup manufacturing plasmid DNA to currently navigating the build-out of its 14-acre campus, Aldevron has relied on SketchUp for many of its architectural and design projects.

 

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Famed architect Glenn Murcutt shares the ingredients of a successful design narrative

Famed architect Glenn Murcutt shares the ingredients of a successful design narrative. He incorporates both client- and climate-driven design needs.

 

 

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Innovative, Modern Homes in Vietnam with LimDimHouse Studio

We spoke to Mai Tran, who founded her practice, LIMDIMHOUSE Studio three years after graduating with a degree in architecture.

 

 

 

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Drilling down to the architectural details with Lund+Slaatto

Here’s a look with the brand-spankin’-new architect, Adam Osterhoff, of Heartwood Architecture on what his experience getting licensed was all about.

 
 
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SketchUp - 40 million users and counting

SketchUp was created in August 2000 as a 3D content creation tool and was envisioned as a software program for design professionals. The program won a Community Choice Award at its first tradeshow in 2000. Trimble acquired SketchUp from Google on June 1, 2012. 

Gradually,  SketchUp evolved into a powerful 3D modeling tool that is now used by over 40 million people around the world to create everything from buildings, furniture, and gardens to complex mechanical parts. From architects and interior designers to landscape architects and engineers, SketchUp offers an intuitive interface for quickly creating detailed designs.

Advantages of using SketchUp

Various product options – start small and upgrade gradually as your needs grow

Quickly document your designs with clarity and precision

Efficiently communicate and collaborate with colleagues and clients

 Easy to learn for beginners, but also has a robust toolset for advanced users

 

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See SketchUp in action

Catch up with the latest news, events or case studies relating to SketchUp, find what interests you most.

Online Course

Learn a complete architectural workflow with SketchUp, V-Ray and Twinmotion

 

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Online Course

Learn 3D modeling with SketchUp across all major architectural scenarios.

 

 

 

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SketchUp for iPad: Capture your creativity on the go

 

 

 

 

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During recession SketchUp is one of the preferred 3D tools for architects

 

 

 

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Choose the plan that's right for you and your team.

SketchUp Go

115 /yr

Design & collaborate anywhere

Web browser or Chromebook
iPad


SketchUp Go includes:

 


  • Checkmark Unlimited cloud storage
  • Checkmark Augmented reality mobile viewer
  • Access 4M+ pre-built 3D models

SketchUp Pro

337/yr

Create professional work

Desktop (SketchUp Pro)

Web browser or Chromebook

iPad

 

Everything in SketchUp Go plus:


  • Checkmark Desktop, iPad, and web-based 3D modelers
  • Checkmark 2D design documentation
  • Checkmark Quick insights for design research
  • Checkmark Experience reality (XR) headset viewing
  • Checkmark Access to plugins for extending SketchUp Pro Desktop functionality

SketchUp Studio

722 /yr

For advanced workflows

Desktop (SketchUp Pro)

Web browser or Chromebook

iPad

 

Everything in SketchUp Pro plus:


  • Import Revit files into SketchUp in a few clicks
  • Checkmark Model on point clouds in 3D and document in 2D
  • Checkmark Create real-time visualizations and photorealistic image
  • Checkmark Export fully rendered animations and 360° panoramas