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From massing model to proposal, SketchUp Pro is ideal 3D urban design software that helps planners get the (whole) job done.

The big picture, at your fingertips.

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A city planner's toolbox

Import 2D CAD files, 3D models, DEM data, or your own aerial imagery and scan data, and use it as a starting point for your planning project. Better yet, use SketchUp’s Geo-location tool and bring in exact terrain imagery with the click of a button. Once you’ve got your terrain, you can modify it quickly. With SketchUp, you’ll be turning contour lines into surfaces and draping hardscape elements onto flowing landscapes in no time.

Create compelling visualisations

SketchUp makes it easy to deliver your 3D urban planning models as accessible illustrations and animations. Send your model into LayOut to create detailed, colorful 2D plans with notes and scaled model views. Explain every detail of your proposal by turning your projects into animated walkthroughs and flyovers. Easily show alternate design scenarios and export videos. SketchUp helps you tell the full story and get client buy-in faster.

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Access the world’s largest 3D model library

You don’t have to model everything from scratch. In fact, hundreds of thousands of objects — from buildings to vehicles to landscape elements — are available for download (for free!) from 3D Warehouse.

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Import/export with ease

Import files from standard CAD packages, or export model linework or compositions to your favorite post-processing software. SketchUp fits into any workflow.

Model efficiently

Model vegetation with a single click, generate photo-realistic renderings, and more with third-party extensions.

Collaborate better

Tour multiple decision makers through your project in mixed reality and gather real-time feedback using SketchUp’s augmented and virtual reality apps.
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Instant City Builder

Stop wasting your project budget on creating site context. PlaceMaker automates the creation of your site model with one click!

• Import High resolution aerial imagery from Google 3D Map Tiles
• Imports roads, walks, paths, water and 3D building massing models
• Imagery, roads, paths, water and buildings can be imported directly onto terrain.

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SketchUp 2024 System Requirements

  • Windows: 10 or 11 (64-bit)
    MacOS: 12 (Monterey), 13 (Ventura), 14 (Sonoma)
  • Any modern processor with 2 cores or more (2Ghz+ CPU core speed recommended)
  • Dedicated Graphics with 1GB Memory          (2GB+ VRAM Recommended)
  • 8GB RAM (16GB+ RAM Recommended)
  • 3-Button Scroll Wheel Mouse
IMPORTANT NOTE: SketchUp is NOT compatible with Integrated Intel HD Graphics Chips found on many ultraportable laptops & tablets. More Info