SketchUp

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3D design tools for AEC professionals and interior designers

About SketchUp

SketchUp is a 3D modeling tool. Architects, engineers, interior designers, and construction managers leverage SketchUp to visualize quickly, document clearly, and coordinate easily. From residential renovations to complex commercial projects, SketchUp helps professionals get from design to done, faster. The software offers both 2D and 3D designing tools allowing users to visualize, plan and communicate planned construction projects.


Key benefits of SketchUp

-Visualize and iterate on your designs quickly with SketchUp’s intuitive, powerful 3D modeler.

-Turn your 3D model into accurate, detailed 2D construction drawings with LayOut.

-Avoid rework during schematic design by leveraging, PreDesign, a web application that gives you critical site information before you start modeling.

-Immerse your clients in your designs at 1:1 scale with SketchUp’s mixed reality viewing applications.

-Manage multiple files, assign to-dos, and leverage unlimited cloud storage with Trimble Connect.


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SketchUp Software - SketchUp's desktop modeler is designed to behave like your hand, so you can draw and extrude geometry quickly.
SketchUp Software - SketchUp's organization tools help keep your complex projects clean. With Tags, you can access components of your model quickly and control visibility in bulk.
SketchUp Software - Turn your 3D models into detailed documents. With LayOut, you can customize your views, add details and dimensions, and create title blocks. The best part: when your 3D model updates, so do your drawings.
SketchUp Software - Connect the dots between climate and concept design at the start of your project. PreDesign gives you design recommendations based upon
weather and building type, so you can steer your project forward with confidence.
SketchUp Software - Customizing 2D documents is a cinch in LayOut.
SketchUp Software - Add real-world context to your projects by importing high-resolution aerial imagery into your 3D models.
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SketchUp Software - SketchUp's desktop modeler is designed to behave like your hand, so you can draw and extrude geometry quickly.
SketchUp Software - SketchUp's organization tools help keep your complex projects clean. With Tags, you can access components of your model quickly and control visibility in bulk.
SketchUp Software - Turn your 3D models into detailed documents. With LayOut, you can customize your views, add details and dimensions, and create title blocks. The best part: when your 3D model updates, so do your drawings.
SketchUp Software - Connect the dots between climate and concept design at the start of your project. PreDesign gives you design recommendations based upon
weather and building type, so you can steer your project forward with confidence.
SketchUp Software - Customizing 2D documents is a cinch in LayOut.
SketchUp Software - Add real-world context to your projects by importing high-resolution aerial imagery into your 3D models.

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Overall rating

4.5 /5
(1,034)
Value for Money
4.3/5
Features
4.3/5
Ease of Use
4.4/5
Customer Support
4.1/5

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Miguel
Miguel
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The best 3D App for Non Engineers

Reviewed on 03/07/2024

Pros

I've been using SketchUp for at least 6 years, and it is the best 3D software where I can design and prototype products like pieces of furniture and home decor. As a designer, this software empowers you to create amazing 3D objects.

Cons

Maybe it is getting old, but other new software as gaining more relevance because they are most close to the latest trends.

ratoboi
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Have you ever used Sketch Up before

Reviewed on 18/11/2023

Best reliable 3D Modelling / CAD software

Best reliable 3D Modelling / CAD software

Pros

reliable; affordable; portable on the go

Cons

Price range from Standard to PRO is a steep...

Taras
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 2.0 /10

3d starter modeling

Reviewed on 17/07/2024

We used to use it a lot more often to mock up models in 3D space and then drop them into Google...

We used to use it a lot more often to mock up models in 3D space and then drop them into Google Earth to render on site renderings.

Pros

It's intuitive and a great starting tool for shaping 3D masking. It's good for people who don't have the time to learn Revit or heavy duty tools and need to mock something up quickly in 3D.

Cons

After it got bought out, I feel like the program isn't as good as it used to be. That's just my personal opinion.

Gaby
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  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

One program for 2D and 3D for Interior Designers

Reviewed on 06/07/2023

I use SketchUp for everything. From the start of the project, importing cad files or drawing it on...

I use SketchUp for everything. From the start of the project, importing cad files or drawing it on my own, to the very last detail with sections and schedules

Pros

The ability to bring the drawing into layout and create a set of drawing for contractors to use

Cons

Layout could be more designer friendly and have different drawings integration

Anshika
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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Best software for innovative 3d modeling

Reviewed on 06/07/2024

I have been working on Sketchup for 3 years. This is a very good software for making buildings of...

I have been working on Sketchup for 3 years. This is a very good software for making buildings of different types of shapes and it is very easy to do so, as it has a 3D warehouse from where you can pick up complete furniture or items from the model. Then there are plugins which help you a lot in making difficult shapes easily.

Pros

SketchUp, combined with its various plugins, is a powerful tool for architecture students.Easy to learn interface , best for beginners. Offers wide range of plugins, extensions, and tools for creating innovative 3d models. It has ability to create a photorealistuc render with the help of plugins like V-ray, Lumion, and Enscape.

Cons

Sketchup has performance issues large and complex models can cause SketchUp to slow down or crash, especially on less powerful computers. Mastering advance extensions, tools, and plugins can take time .

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SketchUp FAQs

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SketchUp offers the following pricing plans:

  • Starting from: US$119.00/year
  • Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
  • Free Trial: Available

SketchUp is available to users for free and offered across three pricing plans, outlined below. Pricing starts at $119/year and scales with each tier. For personal use: -SketchUp Free: Available for personal use for free -SketchUp Shop: $119/year For professionals: -SketchUp Pro: $299/year -SketchUp Studio: $1,099/year For higher education students and educators: -SketchUp Studio: $55/year

SketchUp has the following typical customers:

Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000

SketchUp supports the following languages:

English, Swedish

SketchUp supports the following devices:

Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)

SketchUp integrates with the following applications:

Trimble Connect

SketchUp offers the following support options:

Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support

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