Transmutr is the doorway into SketchUp for the rest of the 3D world: it converts FBX, OBJ, 3DS, DAE and STL files (and SKP itself) into clean SketchUp geometry, with materials converted for rendering and proxies generated on the way in.
That matters because the best asset libraries aren’t SketchUp-native - downloaded furniture, vegetation and entourage usually arrive as heavy FBX or OBJ files that would choke a model if imported raw. Transmutr simplifies geometry and sets up render proxies for Enscape, V-Ray and Thea as part of the conversion.
It’s a lifetime licence with a fully functional 7-day trial - and it’s the natural partner to Skimp, which does the same clean-up job on geometry already inside your model.
Any asset, into SketchUp
FBX, OBJ, 3DS, DAE, STL and SKP in - clean SketchUp components out, with scaling, unit conversion and axis corrections applied during import instead of fixed afterwards.
Render-ready automatically
Materials are converted for rendering and proxy versions generated automatically - the full-detail asset lives outside the model, the lightweight stand-in inside it. Your renderer swaps them at render time.
Simplify on the way in
Geometry simplification reduces high-poly downloads to something SketchUp handles comfortably - decide the polygon budget at import, not after the model slows down.
Megascans and library workflows
Quixel Megascans Bridge integration pipes scanned real-world assets straight through Transmutr into SketchUp - materials arrive with reflection and displacement already set up.
Transmutr FAQs
Which file formats can it import?
FBX, OBJ, 3DS, DAE and STL, plus SKP itself - covering most asset marketplaces and most exports from other 3D tools.
Do I need SketchUp Pro to run it?
Transmutr is a standalone app that writes SketchUp files, so it runs alongside rather than inside SketchUp - but you'll want SketchUp Pro or Studio to work with the results, and the render proxies assume a desktop renderer like Enscape or V-Ray.
Transmutr or Skimp - which do I need?
Transmutr converts and optimises files on their way into SketchUp, with render proxies and material conversion. Skimp imports and simplifies too, and can also simplify geometry already in your model. Heavy render workflows lean Transmutr; general model hygiene leans Skimp. Ask us if in doubt.
Is it a subscription?
No - lifetime licence: pay once, never expires, future upgrades included.
Can I try it first?
Yes - a fully functional 7-day trial for Windows and Mac.
Pricing & licensing
Available| Option | Term | Licence | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmutr | perpetual | Per seat | $199.00 | Add to cart |