# SketchUp

> SketchUp, a Trimble brand, makes approachable 3D modeling software for architecture, interiors, landscape design, woodworking and construction. Its subscription business combines web, iPad and desktop tools with model libraries, extensions, documentation, collaboration and specialist workflows.

- **Founded:** 2000
- **Headquarters:** Westminster, United States
- **Founders:** Brad Schell (Co-founder; architectural engineer), Joe Esch (Co-founder; software developer)
- **Products:** SketchUp, LayOut, 3D Warehouse, Extension Warehouse, Trimble Connect
- **Notable:** Launched in August 2000 from @Last Software., Acquired by Google in 2006 and by Trimble in 2012., Company reports more than one million industry professionals on its current homepage.

## Products & services

- **SketchUp** — 3D modeling on desktop, web and iPad; access varies by subscription.
- **LayOut** — Scaled 2D documentation, annotations and presentations linked to SketchUp models.
- **3D Warehouse** — Searchable library of community and manufacturer models and materials.
- **Extension Warehouse** — Third-party extensions for desktop workflows.
- **Trimble Connect** — Cloud project storage, model sharing and collaboration.
- **Scan Essentials** — Point-cloud import and modeling for supported Windows subscriptions.
- **Sefaira** — Early-stage energy and daylight analysis using EnergyPlus and Radiance.
- **SketchUp for Schools** — Browser-based modeling for eligible K-12 education accounts.
- **SketchUp AI** — AI Render, in-app assistance and object generation with credit allowances.
- **SketchUp Connector for Claude** — Conversational generation of native SketchUp models; current version cannot edit existing files.

## Achievements

- Launched in August 2000 from @Last Software.
- Acquired by Google in 2006 and by Trimble in 2012.
- Company reports more than one million industry professionals on its current homepage.
- Built a library of millions of models and a desktop ecosystem advertising more than 1,000 extensions.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Trimble announced the SketchUp Connector for Claude on April 28.
- **2025-12** — Desktop 2026.1 introduced AI Assistant, AI Render and AI Credits.
- **2025-10** — Desktop 2026.0 added model-sharing collaboration and new LayOut drafting tools.

## Links

- Website: https://sketchup.trimble.com/en
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sketchup/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/SketchUp
- GitHub: https://github.com/SketchUp
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SketchUp
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sketchup_official/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sketchup/

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Last updated: 2026-10-16