SketchUp
Bring your vision to life in 3D with high accuracy and stunning visuals. From initial sketch to professional technical documentation.
SketchUp Use Cases
Architecture
3D building design, floor plans, elevations, and sections visually and accurately from early concept to tender.
Construction
Visualize building structures before construction, easier project coordination, and earlier conflict detection.
Landscape Architecture
Design gardens, green open spaces, and terrain modeling. Present materials and plants realistically.
Urban Planning
Model city areas, test zoning and massing, and present convincingly to stakeholders.
Interior Design
3D room layouts, material and color exploration, and furniture. Client presentations become easier to understand.
SketchUp Key Features & Ecosystem
SketchUp Desktop
Full 3D modeling on Windows & Mac. Intuitive push-pull interface — learn it in hours.
SketchUp for Web
Direct browser access — no installation required. Ideal for reviewing models anywhere.
SketchUp for iPad
Mobile 3D modeling with Apple Pencil. Design directly on-site or during client meetings.
LayOut
Create presentation documents and professional 2D construction drawings directly from your SketchUp 3D model.
3D Warehouse
The world's largest free 3D model library — objects, furniture, building components, and more.
Extension Warehouse
Thousands of plugins to extend SketchUp's capabilities — rendering, analysis, BIM, and much more.
Trimble Connect
Trimble's cloud collaboration platform — save, share, and review 3D models with your team.
PreDesign
Location-based contextual data for climate-responsive design, sunlight, and environmental factors.
Choose the Right SketchUp Package
SketchUp Pro
Complete Desktop 3D Software for Professional Designers
- SketchUp Desktop (Windows & Mac)
- SketchUp for Web & Mobile Viewer
- LayOut — professional 2D documentation
- 3D Warehouse & Extension Warehouse
- Trimble Connect — cloud storage
- PreDesign — contextual design data
- Dynamic Components & Live Components
SketchUp Studio
Pro + Photorealistic Rendering + Point Cloud + XR
- All SketchUp Pro features +
- V-Ray — high-quality photorealistic rendering
- Scan Essentials — point cloud & BIM integration
- SketchUp XR Viewer (AR & VR)
- Revit-to-SketchUp File Importer
- Photoreal Materials & HDR Environments
- Ideal for: Architecture, Construction, Interior Design
Full Feature Comparison: SketchUp Pro vs Studio
| Feature | SketchUp Pro | SketchUp Studio |
|---|---|---|
| SketchUp Desktop (Win & Mac) | ✓ | ✓ |
| SketchUp for Web | ✓ | ✓ |
| LayOut (2D Documentation) | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3D Warehouse | ✓ | ✓ |
| Extension Warehouse | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trimble Connect (Cloud Storage) | ✓ | ✓ |
| PreDesign (Location Data) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dynamic & Live Components | ✓ | ✓ |
| V-Ray Photorealistic Rendering | — | ✓ |
| Scan Essentials (Point Cloud) | — | ✓ |
| SketchUp XR (AR & VR) | — | ✓ |
| Revit Importer | — | ✓ |
| Photoreal Materials & HDR | — | ✓ |