Create and modify 3D terrain
Quickly turn contour lines into surfaces, drape hardscape elements onto uneven ground, and modify existing terrain. Start with 2D CAD files, 3D models, DEM data, or import your own imagery and scan data. Better yet, use SketchUp’s Geo-location tool and bring in exact terrain imagery with the click of a button.
Pull entourage objects from 3D Warehouse
You don’t have to model everything you need from scratch. In fact, hundreds of thousands of entourage objects — from vegetation and vehicles, to people — are available for download (for free) from SketchUp’s 3D Warehouse.
Present to impress
Tell a richer story with your model using animations, images, and videos. Create flyovers and walkthroughs that glide clients through your model. Clearly communicate your design vision by exporting high-quality images and videos that show variations and details. Want to impress your clients even more? Put your SketchUp model into a VR/AR headset and watch the “wow’s” roll in.
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Geo-location
Specify longitude and latitude and pull in terrain imagery directly into your model with a click of a button.
Real-time shadow studies
See exactly where shadows will fall at any time of day, on any day of the year, anywhere on earth.
Use one of many third-party solutions to produce jaw-dropping renderings. Reflections and photo-real textures are only an extension away.
Interoperability
SketchUp speaks DWG, DXF, KMZ — and a whole bunch of other 3D file formats — so your workflow is never interrupted.
Why SketchUp?
Become a Master Modeller
SketchUp was built to be an intuitive, easy-to-learn system, with our online tutorials and support service you will master the program in no time.
Local Service and Support
Purchasing your licence through Professional CAD Systems gives you access to our local support service via phone or email 5 days a week.
No Experience Necessary
SketchUp is nimble and lightweight software that does not require specialist teams to implement and maintain the package.
Find a 3D model of anything
Need an oven for the kitchen you’re designing? An automobile for your driveway? A rhino for your zoo? Find it all in 3D Warehouse, the world’s biggest library of free 3D models.
Turn models into documents
Eventually, some 3D models grow up to become professional 2D drawing sets. LayOut in SketchUp Pro helps you showcase your models and create drawings you’ll be proud of.
Working Construction Drawings
Annotate your drawings as intensively as you’d like. Combine text, graphics and dimensions to create fully documented working drawings ready for construction.
Export and Share Your Models
Publish photo-realistic renders of your model, develop 2D and 3D flythroughs and export to video files. Share these with your clients, your students or your teachers.
Customize your SketchUp
SketchUp Extensions are add-ons that solve 3D modeling problems which might otherwise leave you scratching your head. And there are hundreds of them to explore.
Integrate with 100s of Extensions
SketchUp integrates with an enormous library of extensions which can take your modelling to the next level, including producing renders, designing interiors and testing components.