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Plugins for older versions of SketchUp

SketchUp 5 and earlier

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 older versions of SketchUp (SketchUp 5 and earlier).

To see a list of plugins that are compatible with the latest version of SketchUp, take a look at our SketchUp Plugins page.
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've created a SketchUp plugin or a SketchUp-compatible application, and you'd like it to be listed on our website, please let us know.

Software Compatibility

SketchUp ArcGIS Plugin
This plug-in enables ArcGIS users with the 3D Analyst extension to quickly create highly detailed three-dimensional models. GIS professionals can now create and visualize 3D models in SketchUp and then seamlessly transfer the 3D models to an ArcGIS geodatabase for further analysis.

Click here for installation and system requirements. Compatible with ESRI ArcGIS 9.0 & 9.1 only.

This plugin was created by Google.
Download for SketchUp 4: [ Windows ]
Download for SketchUp 5: [ Windows ]

Autodesk Architectural Desktop Plugin
The ease of use and flexibility of modeling in SketchUp provides a powerful alternative to using ADT Mass Elements. Now you can bring SketchUp model geometry directly into ADT in two ways:

as straight up geometry: all vertical surfaces become walls, all horizontal surfaces become slabs and sloping surfaces become roof elements
as translated geometry: based on material or layer

Download for: [ Windows ]

Functionality Enhancement

OBJ Exporters
The OBJ file format is a standard way to exchange 3D objects between modeling, rendering, and animation applications such as Maya. With this plugin, SketchUp users can export models directly to the OBJ format as polygonal geometry with materials and texture mapping information intact. Note: the OBJ plug-in is not needed for SketchUp 5.x as this exporter is included in the SketchUp 5 install.Updated documentation for the 4.x version is available. Click here to view the OBJ Exporter documentation.

This plugin was created by Google.
Download for SketchUp 3: [ Windows | Mac ]
Download for SketchUp 4: [ Windows | Mac ]

Shapefile (*.shp) Importer
If you have access to a GIS system, chances are you have access to useful building footprint data in the *.shp file format. Install this if you want to give SketchUp the ability to read these files and convert them into 3D models.

This plugin was created by Google.
Download for: [ Windows ]

Film & Stage plugin for SketchUp 5
The Film & Stage plugin includes an enhanced camera tool and several pre-viz components that enable rapid development of studio sets. Choose from an array of cameras, lights, dollies, cranes, grips, characters and more. Use the enhanced Camera feature to quickly and easily plan shots, calculate camera angles, and obtain a 3D visual of the scene before filming.

This plugin was created by Google.
Download for: [ Windows | Mac ]