SketchUp New Features

& 2025 SketchUp Update

Explore the new updates for SketchUp Pro 2025

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SketchUp 2025 Performance improvements

2D or 3D, stay in your creative flow with quicker and more predictable performance.

Set up the ambiance with realistic environmental lighting that dynamically interacts with Photoreal Materials. Environments are 360-degree (HDR or EXR) image files that can provide both a background image (skydome) and a light source that Photoreal Materials react to.

Environments can be used as the model light source and are key to accurately representing Photoreal Materials. Explore and apply Environments in the new Environments panel, where you can toggle the Skydome off or on and customize the image angle, exposure, and reflection settings.

Move in and out of SketchUp confidently, knowing your data will be preserved thanks to our latest IFC support improvements for Pro subscribers. With more consistency in data round-trips and predictable file import and export, you can keep your building information intact and minimize the risk of manual rework. Highlights include improvements to IFC class recognition, version preservation, geometry optimization, and new dictionaries for components. 

 Use true-to-life finishes and skydomes to accurately convey materials and deepen client alignment. App
photoreal materials in one click or dial in advanced settings, and see the effect in real-time

 Easily transition from 3D in SketchUp for Desktop to 2D in LayOut with familiar tool behavior. LayOut updates
offer more control and precision, ultimately improving workflows and increasing efficiency and predictability in an easier-to-learn package.

  1. Photoreal materials on iPad, Web & Desktop
  2. Environments in iPad, Web & Desktop
  3. Content library and manager
    Pre-built configurable models
  4. IFC class recognition & preservation
  5. 2D documentation tool improvements
  6. Photoreal material support – USDz & GLTF

SketchUp Pro Plus

  1. Select Revit 3D Views to Import
  2. Enhanced Revit import data preservation
  3. Refreshed Scan Essentials UI

SketchUp 2025 in a nutshell:

Architecture

Invite clients to feel your vision. Create stunning photorealistic visuals that immerse stakeholders in the reality
of their spaces, integrating environments and customizable real-world materials.

Retail

 Create immersive experiences that convey ambiance and materiality. From in-house merchandising and
environmental design to custom build-outs, push the boundaries of visual storytelling to get the sale.

 Interior Design

Bring your vision to life with compelling visuals that capture the true essence of your designs. Tailor each detail and exceed client expectations with access to libraries of new photoreal materials.

Construction

 Make bids impactful with previews that use customizable materials and reflect the real world. Streamline logistics and virtual walkthroughs with accurate details to achieve alignment and reduce errors.

“Having Photoreal Materials and Environments natively within SketchUp is a really exciting development! Accessing high-quality, realistic materials directly within the platform has made it much easier to quickly present designs that resonate with clients.”

I don't have a SketchUp subscription. How can I access these features?

Interested in trying the 3D modeling tool trusted by over one million subscribers? Explore SketchUp Pro and Studio plans to find the right fit for your creative needs. Get access to the latest features and never miss out on new ways to optimize your workflow while staying secure

I’m a SketchUp subscriber. How do I update to the latest version?

As an existing subscriber, you can update SketchUp immediately. Pro and Studio subscribers can download the latest version of SketchUp for Desktop here. Visit the Help Center for instructions on how to update all applications, including SketchUp for Web and iPad.

What are the hardware requirements for these new features?

Like many computer programs, SketchUp requires certain hardware and software specifications in order install and run.

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