Introduced core "Push/Pull" technology and automated face generation.
| Version | Release Date | Notes | |---------|--------------|-------| | | August 28, 2012 | Rebranded as a Trimble product (first Trimble release) | | 8 M5 | December 19, 2012 | Extended language support: French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Dutch |
SketchUp Pro (Current Year) is standard. It provides the required offline desktop client, Layout access, and full compatibility with modern plugins.
Transitioned to a native 64-bit application architecture. Added IFC file export for BIM integration.
Boolean operations like Union, Intersect, and Subtract (Pro version only). Advanced camera matches and volume calculations. 3. The Trimble Era: Classic Releases (2012–2019) sketchup version list
Because of the acquisition history, users often get confused by the "Year" vs. "Number" branding. Here is a cheat sheet:
Outliner performance received a massive upgrade. Visibility hidden geometry was split from hidden objects.
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"Layers" renamed to to align with industry-standard terminology. Transitioned to a native 64-bit application architecture
Introduced the annual subscription pricing model alongside traditional perpetual licensing. SketchUp 2020 & 2021
On April 26, 2012, Trimble Navigation (now Trimble Inc.) bought SketchUp from Google. This marked the beginning of a shift from a consumer-focused tool to a professional BIM and construction platform.
For the absolute latest updates, always check the official on the help site, and remember that supported versions are now defined by a simple rule : any version ending in a year that is less than three years ago is still fully supported.
In March 2006, Google acquired @Last Software, bringing SketchUp into the Google family. This era was defined by integration with Google Earth and the introduction of the free version, which dramatically expanded the user base. Advanced camera matches and volume calculations
From a small startup's dream in 2000 to a cornerstone of the global AEC industry, SketchUp's journey is documented in its version history. Whether you're an architect, a woodworker, or a 3D artist, understanding this evolution—from SketchUp 1.0 to the powerful and feature-rich 2025 release—helps you appreciate the tool you're using today and make informed decisions about which version best suits your needs.
First native 64-bit application support for both Windows and Mac, utilizing modern computer hardware efficiently.
Improved texture mapping, added the Follow Me tool (for extruding profiles along paths), and enhanced components management.