SketchUp is 3D modeling software that allows users to create and manipulate 3D models of buildings, landscapes, furniture, and other objects. It is commonly used in architecture and interior design.
SketchUp is owned by Trimble Inc.
The program is currently available as a web-based application, SketchUp Free, and three paid subscriptions, SketchUp Shop,SketchUp Pro, and SketchUp Studio, each with increasing functionality, surface rendering in different"styles", and enables placement of its models within Google Earth. 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.
The first macOS release of SketchUp won a"Best of Show" at Macworld in 2002.
Create across Desktop, iPad, and web applications.
Manage access to projects, mark up models, and sync files in the cloud for feedback.
Fully immerse stakeholders in your vision with 2D plans, 3D walkthroughs, extended reality viewing, and more.
SketchUp’s on-the-go subscription helps you collaborate on conceptual designs in the office, present to clients on-site, and markup changes in the field, straight from your iPad.
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SketchUp comes in the following Subscription options: Subscription offerings and their characteristics
| Studio | Desktop & Web | Commercial | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | Desktop & Web | Commercial | Yes |
| Go | Web-Only | Commercial | No |
| Free | Web-Only | Personal or Hobbyist use | No |
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Use native tools to generate organic shapes freely, add extensions to amplify your process, or pull pre-built models from around the world to save time.
Collaborate with teams across distances and devices to iterate rapidly. When you're ready to share more widely, create compelling presentations with cutting-edge rendering technology.
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