Updated on: June 14, 2023

SketchUp

What is SketchUp?

Trimble is a leading global provider of 3D animation software. It offers an array of solutions to meet the needs of the most demanding creative projects. The company’s powerful 3D animation software is used by industry-leading professionals in their fields to produce stunning visuals in any medium. Trimble’s software allows users to create realistic animations, stunning cinematic effects, augmented reality visuals, or 3D models for video games, virtual reality experiences, and more. With its easy-to-use tools and intuitive user interface, Trimble’s software helps professionals get their job done faster and with greater precision. Use of this software will enable your team to reach a new level in their creative projects, whether it is for gaming, movies, or television production.

SketchUp Features

  • Visualizing
  • Rendering
  • Drawing
  • Sequence Steps
  • Dynamic Updating
  • Drawing
  • Modeling
  • Visualize
  • Rendering
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Rendering
  • 2D Modeling
  • Editing
  • Multi User
  • File Import/Export
  • Annotating
  • Document Storage
  • Annotate
  • Documentation
  • Data Extract
  • Fabrication
  • Clash Detection
  • Grading
  • Earthwork
  • File Import
  • Push/Pull
  • Views
  • Grips
  • Documentation
  • Sequence
  • Annotate
  • Collaborate
  • Sustainability
  • Movement
  • Objects
  • Materials
  • Textures
  • Shading
  • Lighting
  • Exterior Rendering
  • Aerial Rendering
  • Atmospheric rendering
  • BIM Integration
  • 3D Rendering Integration

SketchUp Pricing

Go Subscription
$119.00
  • Web & iPad based 3D Modeling Platform
  • Unlimited Cloud Storage on Trimble Connect
  • Community Support and SketchUp Help Center Access
  • Standard + AR Model Viewing on iOS & Android Devices
  • Advanced Interoperability
  • Unlimited 3D Warehouse Downloads
Pro Subscription
$299.00
  • Web, Desktop & iPad Based 3D Modeling Platform
  • Unlimited Trimble Connect Storage
  • Access to Community, Phone and Email Customer Support
  • Standard + AR Model Viewing on iOS & Android Devices
  • XR Headset Viewing
  • Professional Interoperability
  • Core Ruby API & Extension Warehouse Integrations
  • Unlimited 3D Warehouse Downloads
  • 2D Design via LayOut
  • Advanced Custom Styles, Materials, Outliner
  • Style Builder
  • Dynamic Components
Studio Subscription
$699.00
  • Web, Desktop, & iPad Based 3D Modeling Platform
  • Unlimited Trimble Connect Cloud Storage
  • Access to Community, Phone & Email Customer Support
  • AR Mobile View
  • XR Headset Viewing
  • Professional Interoperability
  • Core Ruby API & Extension Warehouse Integration
  • Unlimited 3D Warehouse Downloads
  • 2D Design via LayOut
  • Advanced Custom Styles, Materials & Outliner
  • Create & Edit Dynamic Components
  • V-Ray
  • Scan Essentials

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SketchUp Reviews

SketchUp Review by Buyer, Manufacturing, SME
Buyer, Manufacturing, SME
4
May 31, 2019

It’s a brilliant way to travel with SketchUp, knowing that users can access, illustrate, and collaborate wherever they are.

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SketchUp Review by Buyer, Media & Entertainment, SME
Buyer, Media & Entertainment, SME
5
May 31, 2019

SketchUP is an awesome tool for planning out a 3D space quickly, without needing much 3D design knowledge. The SketchUp Warehouse is also an amazing extension that allows users to use pre-built assets from other users, speeding up the design process even more.

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SketchUp Review by Buyer, Education, SME
Buyer, Education, SME
5
May 31, 2019

It allows users to design quickly and encourages to think fast. The software permits users to import google maps images with the altitude data which is very helpful for large scale projects.

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SketchUp Review by Buyer, Media & Entertainment, SME
Buyer, Media & Entertainment, SME
5
May 31, 2019

Sketch Up is a great animation platform to project architectural and interior design ideas. It is easy to use and easy to learn. It also offers free online tutorial for beginners. It allows users to do multiple projects in a week and need a program where one can import cad files or jpeg floorplans, quickly select walls and build up.

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SketchUp Review by Buyer, Manufacturing, SME
Buyer, Manufacturing, SME
5
May 31, 2019

SketchUp Free gives users the convenience of accessing all the tools of SketchUp''s modeler anywhere they have access to the internet. It allows to easily visualize their ideas and concepts before turning them into real projects.

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SketchUp Review by James Smith
James Smith
5
Feb 14, 2019

The good: • Very impressive • Easy to use • Easy to learn • Fast to work with • Can be used by beginners • Has a large number of toolbars The bad: Could have had more architectural tools

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SketchUp Review by Buyer, Software, SME
Buyer, Software, SME
2
Feb 14, 2019

I needed a program that would help nurture my creativity in designing an object that was technically sound as well as innovative. SketchUp helped me do this. Apart from creating designs, it also lets me edit designs, which really helps.

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SketchUp Review by Buyer, Media & Entertainment, SME
Buyer, Media & Entertainment, SME
4
Feb 14, 2019

The various types of tools and colors that this program offers are the best for me. Plus, since it easy to handle, it saves a lot of time that otherwise would be spent on trying to learn and understand it. Also, it is compatible with autocad, which improves its credibility and functionality to a great extent. It does, however, require a strong system to work on, so keep that in mind.

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