# SketchUp, Twinmotion vs Revit Comparison

| | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,324 | 61 | 947 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (75.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (76.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (42.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $129.00 1 Seats Per Year | Free | $290 per month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### SketchUp

Pros:
- Ease of Use (15 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (10 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Rendering Quality (6 reviews)
- Expensive (5 reviews)

### Twinmotion

Pros:
- Ease of Use (16 reviews)
- Features (9 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Rendering Quality (7 reviews)
- Limited Library (5 reviews)

### Revit

Pros:
- 3D Modeling (15 reviews)
- Collaboration (14 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (9 reviews)
- Performance Issues (8 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (1133 reviews) | 8.4 (46 reviews) | 8.8 (747 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (1151 reviews) | 8.6 (54 reviews) | 7.5 (763 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (269 reviews) | 8.9 (36 reviews) | 8.0 (212 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (104 reviews) | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 7.4 (127 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (902 reviews) | 8.4 (38 reviews) | 7.8 (696 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (101 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (121 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (1120 reviews) | 9.2 (46 reviews) | 9.1 (720 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### SketchUp

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Go Subscription

Price: $129.00 1 Seats Per Year

Description: Design & collaborate anywhere.

Key Features:
- Web & iPad based 3D Modeling Platform
- Unlimited Cloud Storage on Trimble Connect
- Community Support and SketchUp Help Center Access

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Twinmotion

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free to use

Price: Free

Description: For individuals and small businesses that made less than $1 million USD in revenue in the past 12 months, educational institutions, and students.

Key Features:
- All upgrades
- Documentation and learning materials
- Community forums

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/twinmotion/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Revit

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Revit Subscription (Monthly)

Price: $290 per month

Description: Flexible options available - talk to sales at:  (818) 639-7755

Key Features:
- Access to the latest version
- Use software anywhere
- Access previous versions

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SketchUp** | 7.3/10 | 317 |
| **Twinmotion** | N/A | N/A |
| **Revit** | 8.1/10 | 448 |

#### Design

| Feature | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | 8.9 (298 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (407 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 7.8 (296 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (383 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | 8.7 (297 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (405 reviews) | 
| **Editing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.6 (368 reviews) | 
| **Sequence Steps** | 7.9 (271 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (338 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | 7.6 (221 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (194 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | 6.8 (222 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (379 reviews) | 
| **File Import/Export** | 8.3 (293 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (394 reviews) | 
| **Annotating ** | 7.1 (269 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (394 reviews) | 
| **Document Storage** | 7.5 (259 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (369 reviews) | 

#### Construction

| Feature | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | 7.5 (239 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (300 reviews) | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 7.9 (275 reviews) | 
| **Clash Detection ** | 6.6 (216 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (334 reviews) | 
| **Grading** | 6.8 (201 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (164 reviews) | 
| **Earthwork** | 6.5 (190 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (156 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 6.2 (118 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.2 (60 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.1 (118 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.0 (60 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.4 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.0 (61 reviews) | 

#### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 

#### Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 
| **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SketchUp** | 7.1/10 | 290 |
| **Twinmotion** | N/A | N/A |
| **Revit** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sculpting** | 7.0 (274 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Topology** | 6.9 (268 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | 8.2 (272 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brush Variety ** | 6.4 (265 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Effects** | 7.0 (265 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Move

| Feature | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | 6.6 (264 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Render** | 7.5 (270 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | 8.4 (272 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Store & Manage

| Feature | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline ** | 6.7 (253 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Controls** | 7.6 (260 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Template library ** | 7.7 (261 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 6.1 (248 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.2 (246 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SketchUp** | 8.2/10 | 329 |
| **Twinmotion** | N/A | N/A |
| **Revit** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 8.7 (305 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Modeling** | 8.9 (308 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visualize ** | 8.9 (308 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | 7.7 (294 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Edit

| Feature | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.1 (297 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Push/Pull** | 9.1 (305 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | 8.8 (304 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grips ** | 8.3 (290 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 7.4 (265 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation ** | 7.5 (264 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extract** | 7.3 (244 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Urban Planning and Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SketchUp** | 7.5/10 | 166 |
| **Twinmotion** | N/A | N/A |
| **Revit** | N/A | N/A |

#### Plan

| Feature | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation** | 7.3 (144 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence** | 7.4 (141 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Annotate** | 6.6 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaborate** | 6.9 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | 9.0 (158 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering** | 7.9 (158 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **2D Modeling** | 7.5 (147 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | 8.0 (156 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sustainability** | 7.2 (132 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Liveability** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Movement** | 7.3 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Architectural Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SketchUp** | 7.2/10 | 477 |
| **Twinmotion** | 8.1/10 | 38 |
| **Revit** | 7.9/10 | 113 |

#### Library

| Feature | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Objects** | 8.1 (460 reviews) | 7.9 (38 reviews) | 8.2 (105 reviews) | 
| **Materials** | 7.4 (464 reviews) | 8.4 (38 reviews) | 8.1 (104 reviews) | 

#### Rendering

| Feature | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Textures** | 7.3 (453 reviews) | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 7.9 (100 reviews) | 
| **Shading** | 7.7 (448 reviews) | 8.7 (38 reviews) | 8.0 (101 reviews) | 
| **Lighting** | 6.9 (444 reviews) | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 8.0 (100 reviews) | 
| **Exterior Rendering** | 7.4 (435 reviews) | 9.3 (38 reviews) | 7.7 (97 reviews) | 
| **Aerial Rendering** | 7.3 (411 reviews) | 8.7 (34 reviews) | 7.7 (93 reviews) | 
| **Atmospheric rendering** | 6.5 (394 reviews) | 9.1 (38 reviews) | 7.1 (89 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **BIM Integration** | 6.5 (368 reviews) | 7.8 (34 reviews) | 9.2 (102 reviews) | 
| **3D Rendering Integration** | 7.9 (419 reviews) | 8.2 (35 reviews) | 8.6 (100 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.2 (238 reviews) | 4.5 (17 reviews) | 6.4 (22 reviews) | 

### 3D Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **Twinmotion** | 5.5/10 | 11 |
| **Revit** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 5.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | 5.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 5.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering)

**Unique to SketchUp (5):** [Urban Planning and Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling)

**Unique to Twinmotion (1):** [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering)

**Unique to Revit (1):** [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | SketchUp | Twinmotion | Revit | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 75.7% | 76.7% | 39.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 18.0% | 18.3% | 42.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 6.3% | 5.0% | 17.7% | 

### By Industry

#### SketchUp

- **Architecture & Planning:** 47.1%
- **Design:** 16.6%
- **Construction:** 11.1%
- **Civil Engineering:** 2.4%
- **Higher Education:** 1.3%
- **Graphic Design:** 1.1%
- **Retail:** 1.0%
- **Furniture:** 0.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 0.9%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 0.9%
- **Other:** 16.8%

#### Twinmotion

- **Architecture & Planning:** 73.3%
- **Higher Education:** 3.3%
- **Consulting:** 1.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 1.7%
- **Research:** 1.7%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 1.7%
- **Photography:** 1.7%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 1.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.7%
- **Graphic Design:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 10.0%

#### Revit

- **Architecture & Planning:** 45.9%
- **Construction:** 18.5%
- **Civil Engineering:** 9.7%
- **Design:** 7.5%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 5.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.8%
- **Higher Education:** 1.3%
- **Education Management:** 1.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 1.0%
- **Real Estate:** 0.7%
- **Other:** 6.9%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to SketchUp

- [Archicad](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (291 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1933 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [Vectorworks Architect](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (236 reviews)
- [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)

### Alternatives to Twinmotion

- [D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/products/d5-render/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1045 reviews)
- [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (414 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [V-Ray](https://www.g2.com/products/v-ray/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (221 reviews)
- [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [Chaos Corona](https://www.g2.com/products/chaos-corona/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (116 reviews)
- [Lumion Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/lumion-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (109 reviews)
- [Artlantis](https://www.g2.com/products/artlantis/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
- [3ds Max Design](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (280 reviews)

### Alternatives to Revit

- [Archicad](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (291 reviews)
- [Vectorworks Architect](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (236 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [Chaos Corona](https://www.g2.com/products/chaos-corona/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (116 reviews)
- [Lumion Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/lumion-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (109 reviews)
- [STAAD.Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/staad-pro/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (75 reviews)
- [DataCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/datacad/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (64 reviews)
- [Tekla Structures](https://www.g2.com/products/tekla-structures/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (64 reviews)
- [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (414 reviews)
- [ALLPLAN](https://www.g2.com/products/allplan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (25 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### SketchUp

- Title: [What is SketchUp used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sketchup-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "What I primarily use SketchUp for is extremely quick concept ideas for the construction of a project or the explaining of a project. The programs easy..."
- Title: [Ye](https://www.g2.com/discussions/ye) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi!"
- Title: [When is the Sketchup for IPAD going to be released. I joined the beta back in September 2021 and have been waiting eagerly.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/when-is-the-sketchup-for-ipad-going-to-be-released-i-joined-the-beta-back-in-september-2021-and-have-been-waiting-eagerly) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hey there! SketchUp for iPad has been released. Check out our website for more information: https://www.sketchup.com/products/sketchup-for-ipad"
- Title: [Building the site is a pain but is critical. This needs to be easier.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/building-the-site-is-a-pain-but-is-critical-this-needs-to-be-easier) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Try the 2DXY_SiteSurvey add-on.  The precise survey lines are very easy to set.  The become familiar with the integrated site location and sand box tools for..."
- Title: [What is next?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-next-d4049eff-b5d6-487f-b730-0c3f2631ae44) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "#iPad!!!"

### Twinmotion

- Title: [What can Twinmotion do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-twinmotion-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Basically, it turns your BIM project into a video game that you can move around in with great graphics.  You are able to work with materials and light to get..."
- Title: [What limits the Twinmotion in terms of scale of the project?  What would be a best workflow for efficiency in model handling?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32774-what-limits-the-twinmotion-in-terms-of-scale-of-the-project-what-would-be-a-best-workflow-for-efficiency-in-model-handling) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "The limit is linked to the power of your graphics card.  We have invested in high power PCs with quality gaming level graphic cards to run our most complex..."

### Revit

- Title: [Which is better Sketchup or Revit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-is-better-sketchup-or-revit) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Revit is better than sketchup because 
1.Intregation with other auto desk software like autocad , Microsoft Projects, Costx
2. It has vast digital library..."
- Title: [Can we export schedule into exel](https://www.g2.com/discussions/16190-can-we-export-schedule-into-exel) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "From the schedule view: Big R > Export > Reports > Schedule. It creates a .txt file that can be opened in Excel.

Thanks"
- Title: [What is Revit used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-revit-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Revit is a best 3D Modelling software or application used for identification and visualization of structures in 3-Dimentional Space. It is also used for..."
- Title: [What kind of design program is Revit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-kind-of-design-program-is-revit) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Its a BIM Software which is very helpful and useful for Designers, Engineers and Architects."
- Title: [Is revit a BIM software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-revit-a-bim-software) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, It is."

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