A three-button, scroll-wheel mouse makes it easier to orbit, zoom, and precisely position while modeling. Tip: SketchUp works best when you use a mouse and a keyboard. SketchUp for Web will work in Safari but we cannot confidently recommend this browser at this time. For the best experience, we recommend the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge.

An Up-to-date Web Browser - SketchUp for Web depends on WebAssembly technology, requiring cutting-edge browser support.

See the Hardware Requirements for more information.

A Desktop or Laptop Computer - SketchUp for Web works best on devices that have an accelerated video card, plenty of system memory, and a strong processor capable of handling complex models with lots of geometry.

We recommend a reliable internet connection with at least 10 Mbps download and upload speeds. An Internet Connection - SketchUp for Web is web-based and you must be online to use it.To learn more about Trimble Connect, visit the Trimble Connect home page. Trimble Connect also helps you keep work up to date across all SketchUp apps. Signing in gives you access to Trimble Connect, where you can collaborate, share, and view 3D models with 10GB of free online storage. A Trimble ID or Google Account - SketchUp for Web is a web-based SaaS (software as a service) product.

To start using SketchUp for Web, you need the following: Ready to start creating, editing, and viewing models in SketchUp for Web? We want to help you get started with some basic information including what you need, a tour of the interface, and how SketchUp for Web is different from its desktop cousin.

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