Sketchup Version List

Trimble has stopped publishing a simple "Version 1 through 30" list. From 2026 onward, expect only the year or letter naming convention. The file format ( .skp ) will likely get another bump in 2026, breaking compatibility with all versions before 2024.

Version 7 focused on dynamic interaction. It introduced , smart objects that could change size, color, or configuration without manual redrawing (e.g., a door that automatically changes swing direction). This version also introduced the "3D Warehouse," a massive online repository for sharing models. sketchup version list

Introduced the revolutionary "Push/Pull" tool that simplified 3D modeling forever. Versions 2–5 (2002–2005): Trimble has stopped publishing a simple "Version 1

Have a missing version or a correction? The history of SketchUp includes many minor point releases (e.g., SketchUp 8.0 M1, M2, M3, M4). For most users, the major versions listed above provide the complete practical reference. Version 7 focused on dynamic interaction

This release introduced for Windows. This was a watershed moment; users could finally utilize more RAM, preventing crashes on large architectural models. It also introduced the "Rotated Rectangle" tool and the "3-Point Arc" tool, solving decades-old modeling frustrations.

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