Google SketchUp Plugins
Use SketchUp with other software programs
You can use the plugins on this page to extend the functionality of SketchUp by making it more compatible with your other software tools. The plugins on this page are compatible with the latest version of our software, Google SketchUp.
- To see a list of software programs that read and/or write SKP files (SketchUp's native format), check out our SketchUp-Compatible Applications page.
- If you have an older version of SketchUp you can find plugins for older versions of SketchUp
Note: Much of the content in this directory was developed by other companies or by Google's users, and not by Google. Google makes no promises or representations about its performance, quality, or content. Google doesn't charge for inclusion in this directory or accept payment for better placement.
Building Performance Analysis
| Plugin | Author | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IES VE SketchUp plugin | Integrated Environmental Solutions | Windows | Learn More |
| OpenStudio | National Renewable Energy Laboratory for the Department of Energy | Windows | Mac | Learn More |
Photorealistic Rendering (inside SketchUp)
| Plugin | Author | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDX Renditioner | IMSI/Design | Windows | Mac | Learn More |
| IRender nXt | Render Plus Systems | Windows | Learn More |
| LightUp for SketchUp | Adam Billyard | Windows | Mac | Learn More |
| Podium | SU Podium | Windows | Mac | Learn More |
| TurboSketch Studio | IMSI/Design | Windows | Mac | Learn More |
|
VRay |
ASGVIS | Learn More |
Photorealistic Rendering (with another renderer)
| Plugin | Author | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3DPaintBrush | Geometric Limited | Windows | Learn More |
| Artlantis | Abvent | Windows | Mac | Learn More |
| Maxwell Render | Next Limit Technologies | Windows | Mac | Linux | Learn More |
Viewer Compatibility
| Plugin | Author | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google SketchUp Web Exporter (Beta) | Windows | Download | |
| Hypercosm Teleporter | Hypercosm | Windows | Learn More |
| eDrawings Publisher | Geometric Software Solutions | Windows | Learn More |
| RPS 3D PDF Exporter | Render Plus Systems | Windows | Learn More |
Productivity Enhancement
| Plugin | Author | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Photoshop CS3 Extended Plug-In for Google 3D Warehouse |
Google/Adobe | Windows | Mac | Learn More |
| SpecifiCAD™ | CADalytic Media | Windows | Learn More |
| RP RpReports | Render Plus Systems | Windows | Learn More |
| RPS Productivity Tools | Render Plus Systems | Windows | Learn More |
| ProjectSketch | Render Plus Systems | Windows | Learn More |
| SU Animate | Cadalog | Windows | Mac | Learn More |
Workflow Enhancement
| Plugin | Author | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArcGIS | Windows | Download | |
| IFC2SKP | Cadalog | Windows | Learn More |
Building Performance Analysis
IES VE SketchUp plugin
Last updated: November 2008
The IES VE SketchUp plugin allows you to assign important sustainable design
information like location, building type, room type, construction types and HVAC
systems to a SketchUp model and then import it directly into an IES tool for
analysis, without having to re-build any geometry.
For more information, please visit http://www.iesve.com/sketchup
OpenStudio
Last updated: November 2008
The OpenStudio Plugin adds the building energy simulation capabilities of EnergyPlus
to the SketchUp environment. It allows you to create, edit and view EnergyPlus input
files within SketchUp. Add as much extra detail as you need to zones and surfaces.
The plugin also allows users to launch EnergyPlus simulations and view the results
from within SketchUp.
For more information, please visit: http://www.energyplus.gov/openstudio.cfm.
Photorealistic Rendering (inside SketchUp)
IDX Renditioner
Last updated: May 2008
Take photorealistic rendering and lighting control to the next level. IDX Renditioner
features:
- A groundbreaking one-click interface
- Complete integration into SketchUp and SketchUp Pro
- Fast multithreading crucial for big files
- Large 16 megapixel images for spectacular print presentations
- Automatic use of SketchUp geometries, materials, and sun
position
- Natural lighting effects and working light components
- Automatically generated material bump maps
- Easily added material finishes (mirror, polished, etc.), and
more
Great for specialty areas like architectural visualization, interior design, lighting
design, film & stage, and anyone that needs to present stunning design concepts.
By IMSI/Design, makers of the best-selling TurboCAD family of precision design
products.
For more information, please visit www.IDX-design.com
IRender nXt
Last updated: Apr 9, 2009
IRender nXt is a new, fully integrated, plugin for Google SketchUp to create
photorealistic renderings directly from your SketchUp model.
- Define lights, materials, reflection and other properties in the SketchUp
model.
- Create Photorealistic renderings and animations
- Uses the AccuRender nXt ray trace engine for professional, high-quality
renderings.
This plugin was created by Render Plus Systems.
Visit
www.renderplus.com to learn more and get the plugin.
LightUp for SketchUp
Last updated: August 2008
LightUp for SketchUp aims to provide users with a fast workflow to explore spaces and
lighting all from inside SketchUp. Soft shadows, area lights, point lights and
sunlight are all supported. Once lighting is calculated, users can walk around their
lit models in realtime, generate high resolution stills (eg 9000x5000) as well as
movies using SketchUp Scenes or simply capture a walkthrough of your model.
For more information, please visit: http://www.light-up.co.uk
Podium
Last Updated: February 2007
Podium works entirely inside SketchUp and uses SketchUp's surfaces, textures, views,
background color and shadows to produce photo-realistic images. It also works with
SketchUp groups. Anyone familiar with SketchUp modeling features will find Podium to
be very easy to use. It does not require you to learn a lot of complicated rendering
techniques.
This plugin was created by Cadalog, Inc. For more information, please visit: www.suplugins.com/.
TurboSketch Studio
Last updated: May 2008
Easy photorealistic rendering and lighting control completely integrated within
Google SketchUp. TurboSketch Studio features:
- A groundbreaking one-click interface
- Automatic use of SketchUp geometries, materials, and sun
position
- Natural lighting effects and working light components
- Automatically generated material bump maps
- Easily added material finishes (mirror, polished, etc.), and
more
New for 2008. Have fun creating amazing, head-turning imagery -- try it, it only
takes one click. By IMSI/Design, makers of the best-selling TurboCAD family of
precision design products.
For more information, please visit www.turbosketch.net
VRay
Last updated: February 2009
V-Ray for SketchUp offers SketchUp users a robust set of ray-tracing features that
enable them to bring their ideas to life quickly, easily, and cost-effectively.
This plugin was created by ASGVIS.
Visit
ASGVIS to learn more and get the plugin.
Photorealistic Rendering (with another renderer)
3DPaintBrush
Last updated: June 2008
3DPaintBrush is a real-time and easy-to-use authoring tool that enables you to create
near photo-realistic images and videos from your SketchUp models. You can import your
models or connect to Google 3D Warehouse through an inbuilt integration. You can
easily enhance models by adding colors, textures, shaders, backgrounds, skyboxes,
lights and animations. You can also import images and use them as backgrounds and
textures.
Key features include:
- Drag and drop lights, materials, pre-defined animations,
backgrounds and skyboxes
- Manipulate components, material properties and light settings
- Export as standard image formats (JPG, BMP, PNG)
- Create key frame animations and export them to Shockwave Flash
and AVI formats
This plugin was created by Geometric Limited. Visit 3DPaintBrush.com to download.
Artlantis
Last updated: November 2005
The ATL exporter for SketchUp enables SketchUp users to export models into the native
file format for Artlantis R. This 3D model export format preserves information such
as material assignment, texture mapping, sun location, camera location and layers
making it the perfect bridge into the powerful but simple to use raytracing and
radiosity rendering of Artlantis R.
This plugin is created by Abvent, for support, please visit www.artlantis.com.
Maxwell Render
Last updated: May 2007
With the Maxwell Render plug-in, users simply model their scene in SketchUp, apply
materials and other settings inside SketchUp using the plug-in, and render the scene.
The new plug-in for Google SketchUp has many improvements from previous versions
including a complete redesign of the support for Maxwell Materials.
Key features include:
- Multilight
- Maxwell Materials
- Full Global Illumination
- Physical Sky
This plugin was created by Next Limit Technologies.
Visit Maxwell
Render to learn more and get the plugin.
Viewer Compatibility
Google SketchUp Web
Exporter (Beta)
Last updated: May 2008
The Google SketchUp Web Exporter (Beta) allows you to enable a simple interactive
view of your model for any web page without a browser plugin. This is an early
release intended for web developers who are interested in adding dynamic 3D content
to their website, or are interested in an example from which to start writing their
own interaction for the browser. Learn more about how to use
the Google SketchUp Web Exporter.
Requirements: The plugin works only on the PC, but the results are cross-platform and cross-browser. Access to web hosting services (e.g., pages.google.com) are needed to publish your results.
Hypercosm
Teleporter
Last updated: January 2007
Learn more about Teleporter Pro software tool for web-enabling 3D models designed
with Google SketchUp Pro. Hypercosm Teleporter automatically exports SketchUp models
into interactive web pages. It preserves the SketchUp rendering style and converts
model data into a "view only" Hypercosm applet format. This allows a user
to view and explore a model using the free Hypercosm Player, but not to modify or
change it - keeping design data private. Hypercosm Teleporter also has the advantage
of a low file size format that makes web-based graphics practical for 3D models and
animations. A SketchUp user can now get more value out of their 3D models by posting
them online, or sharing with customers, colleagues, friends and family through email
just like other electronic documents.
This plugin was created by Hypercosm LLC.
Visit www.hypercosm.com to learn more and get
the plugin.
eDrawings Publisher
Last updated: August 2006
The publisher is an add-on to SketchUp that allows designers to export their models
to eDrawings format. eDrawings is a well accepted solution among MCAD professionals
who need to share their designs among teams.The professional version enables users to
Create markups, Measure the model, Create Cross-section, Password Protect eDrawings
file, Move components and Insert Stamps.The tool allows you to generate an accurate
representation of your SketchUp models that can be viewed (only) using the eDrawings
viewer. eDrawings models can be packed into an executable containing the viewer as
well as the design data so that the recipients do not need to install or purchase any
software to view the model.
The add-on was created by Geometric Software Solutions.
Visit Geometric Software to learn more
and get the add-on.
RPS 3D PDF Exporter
Last updated: February 2007
RPS 3D PDF Exporter will take your SketchUp Documents and turn them into 3D PDF files
which you can then post on a web page, or send to clients. You can create a fairly
robust 3D PDF page - including the interactive 3D model with descriptive text or
backgrounds to explain what the user is seeing.
- Create Adobe PDF documents directly from SketchUp models.
- Clients do not need to learn or use SketchUp
- Clients cannot modify designs
- Also creates U3D files for use with Adobe Acrobat
3D PDF Exporter works with both Google SketchUp Pro and Google SketchUp (free).
This plugin was created by Render Plus Systems.
Visit www.renderplus.com to learn more and
get the plugin.
Productivity Enhancement
Photoshop CS3 Extended Plug-In for Google
3D Warehouse
Last updated: March 2008
The Photoshop® CS3 Extended Plug-in for Google 3D Warehouse is a plug-in for CS3
users which connects them to the Google 3D Warehouse. Users can search and download
SketchUp models directly into Photoshop C3D Extended.
Learn more and get the plugin.
SpecifiCAD™
Last updated: May 2007
Built using CADalytic Media's patent-pending technology, the SpecifiCAD™ plug-in for
SketchUp™ dynamically matches a selected component with building product manufacturer
content from the Sweets Network® or the Google™ 3D Warehouse. SpecifiCAD™ allows the
designer to automatically replace the selected component or all components similar to
the selected component with Google™ 3D Warehouse content. CADalytic Media also offers
access to the Google™ 3D Warehouse with a SpecifiCAD™ plug-in for AutoCAD®/ADT
(supporting the direct import of SketchUp™ models), Revit® Architecture, and Bentley®
Architecture.
Visit www.cadalytic.com to learn more and get
the plugin.
RpReports
Last updated: Apr 9, 2009
RpReports is a plugin for SketchUp which lets you create your own applications with
customized attributes, predefined attributes for components, and reports.
- Define custom attributes for project
- Define preset attributes for components.
- Specify totals and sub-totals and other report customization.
This plugin was created by Render Plus Systems.
Visit
www.renderplus.com to learn more and get the plugin.
RPS Productivity
Tools
Last updated: Apr 9, 2009
A set of Productivity Enhancement tools for SketchUp, includes:
- RPS 3D PDF - interactive, 3D, adobe documents directly from your SketchUp
model.
- RpWallMaker - a free add-on for Google SketchUp to create wide walls (3D walls with
thickness), edit them and cut holes in them..
- RpTreeMaker - a free add-on for Google SketchUp to create custom Tree
Components.
- RpTools - additional productivity tools for SketchUp.
This plugin was created by Render Plus Systems.
Visit
www.renderplus.com to learn more and get the plugins.
ProjectSketch
Last updated: Apr 9, 2009
ProjectSketch is a free SketchUp add-on distributed by ProjectMatrix for the
selection and placement of Commercial Office Furniture in SketchUp drawings.
ProjectSketch is free and includes a generic furniture library with hundreds of 3D
contract furniture components.
Visit
www.renderplus.com to learn more and get the plugin.
SU Animate
SU Animate is an animation plug-in for SketchUp Pro Windows and Mac. This simple
application works inside SketchUp and automatically creates scenes that you can play
as an animation in SketchUp or export to an AVI or MOV video file. For more
information go to: http://www.ohyeahcad.com/suanimate/
Workflow Enhancement
ArcGIS (beta)
Last updated: June 2007
This plug-in enables ArcGIS professionals to create and visualize highly-detailed
three-dimensional textured models based on their GIS data. GIS professionals with the
3D Analyst extension can also use their SketchUp models as 3d Marker Symbols or
export them as Multipatch features for further analysis in ArcGIS. Compatible with
ESRI ArcGIS 9.2 only. Please refer to the installation
and system requirements guide for this plug-in. Refer to the workflow
guide for assistance in understanding how to use the plugin.
This plugin was created by Google.
Download
the plugin.
IFC2SKP
Last updated: June 2008
This application works inside SketchUp and has the ability to load IFC datafrom
popular BIM (CAD) applications such as Revit, ArchiCAD and Microstation. The plug-in
will not only load the geometry or object data into SketchUp from the IFC file format
but it will also display the BIM data of each imported objects. For more information
go to: http://www.ohyeahcad.com/ifc2skp/