SketchUp Features

As reported in 297 SketchUp reviews. Design your project in 3D

Based on 295 SketchUp reviews. Produce 3D visualizations without any integrating hardware.

As reported in 296 SketchUp reviews. Ability to create 2D and 3D drawings of your structure.

As reported in 271 SketchUp reviews. Create and animate the sequences of steps, materials and building crews needed to construct your building.

Based on 221 SketchUp reviews. Allows users to create relationships between objects so design changes are dynamically updated

Based on 269 SketchUp reviews. Create realistic models of characters and objects.

Ability to add detail to the surface of 3D models. 268 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature.

Create linework with a variety of different tools. This feature was mentioned in 272 SketchUp reviews.

Provide a vast amount of brushes for users to paint with. 265 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature.

Add lighting, colors, shading and more to 3D models. This feature was mentioned in 265 SketchUp reviews.

Access to basic tools for drawing, such as line, cirlce and polygon. 305 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature.

Create realistic 3D models of your design 307 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 307 SketchUp reviews. Design your structure in 3D.

Produce 3D visualizations without any integrating hardware. This feature was mentioned in 294 SketchUp reviews.

As reported in 159 SketchUp reviews. Create three-dimensional models of buildings and structures.

Place your model in a fully-realized 3D environment. 159 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 148 SketchUp reviews. Create two-dimensional models and drawings of urban environments

Edit your design with functions like erase, trim, undo and more. 157 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature.

As reported in 222 SketchUp reviews. Allows users to save and share work in one project

Ability to import and export 2D and 3D files to the platform so your team can update designs and collaborate as needed. 293 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature.

As reported in 269 SketchUp reviews. Add keynotes, tags, dimensions and more to your document.

Based on 259 SketchUp reviews. Store various types of documents within this platform.

Annotate your designs with various notes and tags. This feature was mentioned in 265 SketchUp reviews.

Generate 2D drawings of your 3D models. 264 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature.

Extract information from objects, such as attributes and properties. This feature was mentioned in 243 SketchUp reviews.

As reported in 239 SketchUp reviews. Ability to create models of various systems that need to be integrated into the structure.

Based on 216 SketchUp reviews. Ability to detect clashing elements, such as electrical conduit or ductwork that run into a beam.

As reported in 201 SketchUp reviews. Allows users to utilize grading tools to design finished ground surfaces

As reported in 190 SketchUp reviews. Allows users to calculate cut and fill earthwork quantities between two surfaces.

Turn 3D models into moving graphics. This feature was mentioned in 265 SketchUp reviews.

As reported in 267 SketchUp reviews. Place your model in a fully-realized 3D environment.

As reported in 270 SketchUp reviews. View your object from any different angle.

Import and export files in a variety of different formats/ This feature was mentioned in 252 SketchUp reviews.

Toggle between two different models within the platform. This feature was mentioned in 260 SketchUp reviews.

Based on 260 SketchUp reviews. Ability to choose from a library of preexisting templates and upload your own.

Based on 296 SketchUp reviews. Import and export files in a number of different formats.

As reported in 304 SketchUp reviews. Ability to push or pull the surface of your model in order to get the desired shape.

View your model from any angle while you design and edit. This feature was mentioned in 303 SketchUp reviews.

As reported in 290 SketchUp reviews. Tools that enable users to reshape, move or manipulate geometry.

As reported in 145 SketchUp reviews. Generate plans for your urban design process.

As reported in 142 SketchUp reviews. Create and animate steps, materials, and crews needed to build your structure.

Add tags and notes to any model you create. 139 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature.

Ability for multiple users to collaborate on one design. This feature was mentioned in 134 SketchUp reviews.

Enter projected electrical and energy consumption to calculate water use and refuse generation rates 133 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 134 SketchUp reviews. Keep track of movement engineering information such as vehicle and cycle parking spaces, parking requirements and trip generation.

Based on 458 SketchUp reviews. Provides users with a library of objects to place within your architecural design.

As reported in 463 SketchUp reviews. Provides users with a library of premade materials to place within your archietcural design.

As reported in 452 SketchUp reviews. Allows users to render image and procedural textures.

Based on 448 SketchUp reviews. Allows users to create different shade renderings on materials.

Allows users to render environmental lights, sky models, and artificial light areas. This feature was mentioned in 444 SketchUp reviews.

Based on 434 SketchUp reviews. Allows users to render exterior objects around the architecture such as foliage, streets, and people.

Based on 410 SketchUp reviews. Allows users to render aerial views.

As reported in 394 SketchUp reviews. Allows users to render atmospheric effects such as rain and snow.

Allows users to integrate with building design and building information modeling (BIM) software. This feature was mentioned in 367 SketchUp reviews.

Allows users to integrate with other 3D rendering software. This feature was mentioned in 420 SketchUp reviews.

Based on 249 SketchUp reviews. Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt.

As reported in 247 SketchUp reviews. Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt.

Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. 118 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 118 SketchUp reviews. Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.

Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt. 119 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature.

As reported in 239 SketchUp reviews. Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt.

Provide role/permission controls for secure collaboration across project teams

Store, manage, and share all design, documentation, and project data in one unified environment

Track and forecast costs across the building lifecycle, from design to construction and beyond

Generate accurate material takeoffs, project cost estimates, and budgeting reports

Detect and resolve conflicts between electrical systems and other building components

Provide tools for designing and modeling electrical systems (power distribution, wiring, panels)

Support seamless integration of electrical systems with mechanical and plumbing (MEP) designs

Offer simulation tools for electrical load analysis, capacity planning, and fault detection

Integrate electrical models with BIM and CAD platforms for holistic project collaboration

Enable integration with circuit design tools for detailed schematics and layout coordination