For as long as there has been a SketchUp there has been a trial allowing you to see if it can do what you need it to do. Several things have happened over the years which we're excited about; first we have continued to add tools and functionality to the software as well as new complimentary products and second we now provide all of these tools inside of some different subscription offerings. What this means to you, the SketchUp user, is that you can try out even more functionality. The way our trial now works is, you'll get a trial of 'SketchUp Studio' when you sign up allowing you to try as little or as much as we have to offer.
To participate in a SketchUp trial you'll need to do a handful of things:
- This is a free version. You can also download SketchUp Pro with more features and tools for $119 (personal use) or for $299 (professional use) per year with a 30-day free trial license.
- Free to try Create designs with faster rendering and better lighting tools.
Google SketchUp is a freeware and extremely easy-to-use 3D image design and 3D modelling software suite. It is basically a freeware version of programs like CAD software, but offers much less in terms of functionality and professional tools. For personal use, this tool is completely free.
- Create a Trimble ID - Your Trimble Identity will be used to sign in to any of the subscription applications as well as to use the 3D Warehouse, Extension Warehouse and to track your subscription plans.
- Download & Install SketchUp Pro. You'll find the installer here.
- Launch SketchUp and log-in with your Trimble ID.
- Once you've successfully logged in, if you don't already own a subscription, you can click the option to 'Begin Trial'.
Some things to know about your SketchUp Trial;
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- The Trial includes everything in SketchUp Studio, you can see everything included here.
- When you're logged in with your Trimble ID your 'My Apps' page will always contain links to the software you're currently entitled to use, this is the case during your trial.
- The SketchUp Trial is 30 days from the day you sign up, unlimited access.
- Any files you create and store in Trimble Connect will remain available after the trial. If choose not to subscribe, you can still access the file from SketchUp Free, though it will contain the SketchUp Free watermark like any other SketchUp Free file.
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SketchUp for Web is a free version of SketchUp that runs in a web browser. You'll find a simple interface where you can simply draw and create 3D models. Our goal is to enable you to create anything you can imagine in 3D. And with SketchUp for Web, 3D modeling is more accessible and easier to try than ever before!
Because SketchUp for Web runs in a browser, you find a few advantages over the desktop version of SketchUp:
- Access via a broad range of devices: Hardware does matter (as outlined in the hardware requirements), but you're not limited by operating system requirements. Tip: For more about what you do and don't need to use SketchUp for Web or if you're new to SketchUp for Web, you can also check out Getting Started with SketchUp for Web.
- Versionless: Browser-based software means you don't need to update it. With SketchUp for Web, you're always running the latest version.
- Storage and backups: Your models are saved to the web by default, and you get 10MB of free storage. (Saving, Opening, and Downloading Models explains how SketchUp for Web handles these basic tasks. ) Also, SketchUp for Web can work with Trimble Connect to keep you work up to date across desktop, web, mobile, and XR software.
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If you're familiar with the desktop version of SketchUp, you'll see almost all the same tools in SketchUp for Web. However, because SketchUp for Web runs in a browser, some things about SketchUp for Web work differently from the desktop version. Creating and Editing Models in SketchUp for Web introduces the features and points you to helpful articles in the SketchUp area of the Help Center.
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Almost everything about SketchUp Pro is built into the SketchUp for Web. If your favorite feature isn’t there, please let us know via the SketchUp for Web (formerly my.SketchUp) user forum.
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