Sketchup — Version List

| Version | Release Date | Key Additions & Changes | |---------|--------------|--------------------------| | | May 21, 2013 | Extension Warehouse (central plugin management); improved video export; smarter status bar; new website | | 2014 | February 27, 2014 | Updated DWG libraries; LayOut performance improvements; some UI refinements | | 2015 | November 4, 2014 | 64‑bit only (finally removes 32‑bit memory limits, solving the long‑standing 2GB+ crash issue). Major stability and performance boost | | 2016 | November 17, 2015 | Native integration with Trimble Connect ; Generate Reports; improved LayOut API | | 2017 | November 7, 2016 | Performance & graphics engine updates ; better DWG import; improved IFC support | | 2018 | November 14, 2017 | New inference engine (faster & smarter); LayOut performance; SketchUp Free (web‑based) replaces SketchUp Make | | 2019 | November 6, 2018 | Enhanced LayOut ; better STL import ; Trimble Connect collaboration improvements | | 2020 | November 5, 2019 | Live components (parametric), Trimble Connect integration, SketchUp for iPad (beta) | | 2021 | November 12, 2020 | Revamped 3D Warehouse ; LayOut performance; SketchUp for iPad officially launched | | 2022 | November 16, 2021 | Improved curve drawing ; native support for Apple M1 processors; new search & tagging | | 2023 | November 15, 2022 | Advanced attributes ; LayOut improvements; further M1 optimisations. (Support ends Jan 31, 2026) | | 2024 | November 13, 2023 | Search & tagging enhancements ; DWG 2024 support. (Support ends Jan 31, 2027) | | 2025 | February 25, 2025 | Physically Based Rendering (PBR) materials; AI‑generated textures (Generate Texture); improved IFC interoperability; export PBR to USDZ/glTF | | 2026 | February 13, 2026 | Collaboration Bar (real‑time teamwork); performance & memory management overhaul; real‑time component enhancements; improved DWG/IFC import/export |

Rebuilt the 3D core for speed. Upgraded LayOut to support vector rendering.

The SketchUp Version List: A Complete History from 2000 to Present

For versions older than 2023 (e.g., 8.0, 2013, 2014, etc.), Trimble does provide official downloads, and they are no longer supported . Using them may expose you to security risks and compatibility issues with modern operating systems. sketchup version list

In March 2006, Google acquired @Last Software, impressed by its potential for populating Google Earth with 3D content. This acquisition ushered in a new era of widespread accessibility, most notably with the introduction of a powerful free version.

Introduced PreDesign , a climate-research tool for architectural planning, alongside Tag Folders to organize complex scenes. SketchUp 2022 & 2023

Added the native Search tool, Lasso Select tool, and Tag tool modifier keys. | Version | Release Date | Key Additions

SketchUp began annual releases with consistent UI refinements, improved 64-bit support, robust LayOut (documentation tool) enhancements, and better extension management via the Extension Warehouse. The Modern Era: Subscriptions and Cloud (2019-2025)

The version history shows a significant transition in 2017. was the final free desktop version before the platform moved entirely to the web for non-paying users. Many hobbyists still seek it out because it supports local files and extensions without a subscription. The Verdict: Which version should you choose?

Trimble abandoned the single-digit version numbers and adopted a yearly naming convention. (Support ends Jan 31, 2027) | | 2025

Born in 2000 as a "secret weapon" for 3D designers and later acquired by Google and then Trimble Inc., SketchUp has undergone three distinct eras. This article provides the definitive, chronological version list, explaining the key features, system requirements, and naming conventions of every major release.

Deep integration with Google Street View for geo-modeling. Versions: SketchUp Pro 7, Google SketchUp 7. SketchUp 8 (2010)

The "Bridge" update. Better linking to Revit and other CAD software.