Google SketchUp

Welcome to Google SketchUp


Google SketchUp is available for
Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Mac OS X (10.4+)

SketchUp for Higher Education

Educators and students from all over the world use SketchUp to explore, present and collaborate on their ideas in 3D.

Choose between two versions of SketchUp

SketchUp users in Higher Education can choose between Google SketchUp (the free version) or SketchUp Pro (which is free for educators and extremely affordable for students and schools).
Learn more about the different versions of SketchUp

Haven't downloaded SketchUp yet?

No matter which version you choose, you get SketchUp by downloading it from this website. If you download Google SketchUp Pro 6, you'll need a license to keep using it after the free trial period is over; see below for more information on Pro licensing.
Download Google SketchUp (free) | Download Google SketchUp Pro 6 (free trial)

Need SketchUp Pro?

To run SketchUp Pro, you'll need a license. We offer educational licenses for educators, students, networked school labs, and laptop programs.
Learn more about SketchUp Pro licensing for:
Educators | Students | School Labs | Laptop Programs

Know what you need?

Apply online for a free SketchUp Pro Educator License now.
Download a Networked Lab License order form.
Buy a Google SketchUp Pro Student License.

Other neat stuff:

Check out the Higher Education Gallery to see examples of student work
Peruse the Higher Education Case Studies to see in-depth examples