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SketchUp Pro (1 year access)
SketchUp Pro (1 year access)
Buy SketchUp Pro annual subscription. Buy the full version of SketchUp Pro which includes Layout, Trimble Connect, SketchUp Web and PreDesign.
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SketchUp allows users to create professional work in 2D and 3D across desktop, web browser, and iPad apps. SketchUp Pro is used by professionals in architecture, construction, engineering, landscape architecture, kitchen and bathroom design, urban planning, film and stage, woodworking and a range of other fields every day. SketchUp is simple, cost-effective 3D design software
System requirements (Windows)
System requirements (Windows)
Windows 11, Windows 10
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Software Requirements
- An internet connection both to install and authorize your subscription. Some features within SketchUp also require an internet connection.
- SketchUp requires .NET Framework version 4.5.2. For more information about the .NET framework see this troubleshooting article.
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Recommended Hardware Requirements
- A 2+ GHz processor.
- A graphics card that’s separate from the CPU, also known as a discrete graphics card. Most current generation AMD or NVIDIA cards on the market are considered discrete.
- At least 8GB of RAM.
- At least 2GB of available hard disk space.
- A modern GPU with at least 1GB of memory. SketchUp’s classic renderer requires OpenGL 3.1 support. SketchUp’s performance relies on your graphics card driver and its ability to support OpenGL 3.1 or higher.
- A 3-button, scroll-wheel mouse.
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Minimum Hardware Requirements
- A 1 GHz processor.
- 4GB of RAM.
- 1.5GB of available hard disk space.
- A modern GPU with at least 512MB of memory and support for hardware acceleration. Video card drivers must support OpenGL 3.1 and be up to date. For help with updating your drivers see How can I update my computer's graphics driver?.
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SketchUp's New Graphics Engine
Sketchup 2024 introduces a powerful new graphics engine that comes with some additional requirements:
- For MacOS, you must use version 12.3.1 or above. We recommend at least 13 and above for optimal performance.
- The following MacOS GPUs are unsupported:
- Intel HD Graphics 5000
- Intel HD Graphics 6000
- Intel Iris Graphics
- Intel Iris Graphics 6100
- Intel Iris Pro Graphics
- The following Windows GPUs are unsupported:
- Intel HD Graphics 4x00 series
- For Windows, the new renderer requires DirectX12, feature level 11.0 support. See the Direct X diagnostic tool for more information.
For more information on how to change between the new and classic graphics engine, see Graphics.
SketchUp system requirements (Mac)
SketchUp system requirements (Mac)
Mac OS 14+ (Sonoma) 13+ (Ventura), 12+ (Monterey) and 11+ (Big Sur).
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Software Requirements
- An internet connection both to install and authorize your subscription. Some features within SketchUp also require an internet connection.
- QuickTime 5.0 and web browser for multimedia tutorials.
- Safari.
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Recommended Hardware Requirements
- 2.1+ GHz processor or current generation Apple M1 processor
- 8GB of RAM
- 2GB of available hard-disk space
- A modern GPU with at least 1GB of memory. SketchUp’s classic renderer requires OpenGL 3.1 support.
- A 3-button, scroll-wheel mouse
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Minimum hardware
- 2.1+ GHz Intel™ processor
- 4GB RAM
- 1.5GB of available hard-disk space.
- A modern GPU with at least 512MB of memory. SketchUp’s classic renderer requires OpenGL 3.1 support.
SketchUp's New Graphics Engine
Sketchup 2024 introduces a powerful new graphics engine that comes with some additional requirements:
- For MacOS, you must use version 12.3.1 or above. We recommend at least 13 and above for optimal performance.
- The following MacOS GPUs are unsupported:
- Intel HD Graphics 5000
- Intel HD Graphics 6000
- Intel Iris Graphics
- Intel Iris Graphics 6100
- Intel Iris Pro Graphics
- For MacOS, the new renderer requires Metal 2 support. For more information on MacOS versions satisfying this requirement see Apple's Metal support page.
For more information on how to change between the new and classic graphics engine, see Graphics.
System requirements (i.Pad)
System requirements (i.Pad)
iPad System Requirements
SketchUp for iPad works with a wide range of iPad Pro, iPad, iPad Air, and iPad mini models. For optimal performance, especially if working with large, demanding files, we recommend using the most powerful M1 iPad you can get your hands on.
Here's an overview of what you'll need:
- Sketchup for iPad requires your iPad to have at least iPadOS 15 installed.
- SketchUp for iPad was developed with the second-generation Apple Pencil. You can still use the first-generation Apple Pencil, as well as other iOS supported third-party options.
- Other hardware input options include:
- Magic Keyboard & Trackpad.
- Bluetooth enabled 3-button mouse with a scroll wheel.
- Don't want any peripherals? No problem! Multi-touch interactions are fully supported in SketchUp for iPad.