SketchUp Questions Answered

1. Can I get SketchUp for free? SketchUp Free is the simplest free 3D modeling software on the web — no strings attached. Bring your 3D design online, and have your SketchUp projects with you wherever you go.
2. Is free SketchUp good? SketchUp Free is a good way to get started with modelling and to try SketchUp out and see if you like it. As the name suggests, this version is a completely free web-based application so you will need an internet connection to access and use it.
3. Is SketchUp better than AutoCAD? While AutoCAD is better suited to 2D & 3D mechanical, civil, and architectural engineering designs, SketchUp is great for 3D modelling and basic rendering of objects. SketchUp is easier to use, and far less fussy than AutoCAD, however the latter offers superior rendering ability.
4. How long can you use SketchUp for free? Once the 30 days are over, the Pro features turn off and the free features remain. If you depend on SketchUp’s professional modeling and documentation features for your work, we hope you’ll consider purchasing SketchUp Pro.
5. What versions of SketchUp are free? (Free) – A limited, free version of SketchUp for personal use. SketchUp For Schools (Free for educators) – Customized for educators and students. SketchUp Shop ($119/yr) – Commercial version of SketchUp Free, with added features and expanded cloud storage.
6. Does Google SketchUp still exist? Be sure to download Make, not Pro, for the free version. This can be used on Mac or Windows OS for personal projects. It includes 30 days of Pro, after which the Pro features will turn off and you’ll have the free Make version.
7. How to Download SketchUp Pro for Free?

1. Click on the Download on the sidebar button to jump directly to the free trial page for SketchUp.
2. Before you can download the program, you’ll have to create a profile and an account. The first step is to choose why you want SketchUp, then click the Login or Create Account button.
   
3. If you don’t have an account, you can either create one now or log in using your Google or Apple account.
4. After you create your account, you’ll have to choose an interest and agree to the data collection policy. You can also opt-in for emails and tips. Then click Start Trial.
5. You will be redirected to your new dashboard – click on My Products.
   
6. Click on View Included Applications, and a drop-down menu will open with the apps that come with the free trial. Find SketchUp Pro and click Download.
   
7. Choose the latest Pro version for your operating system and click Download.
8. Once the file finishes downloading, double-click it to open the installation wizard and choose Install.
9. As part of the SketchUp Pro package, two other programs, LayOut and StyleBuilder, will also be installed on your computer.

How to Uninstall SketchUp Pro

If SketchUp Pro isn’t the right CAD software for you, or the 30-day free trial has ended and you don’t want to get the paid subscription, you can easily remove the program from your computer. If you’re still looking for a free CAD program, check out the SketchUp alternatives here.

1. Type Add or Remove Programs in your Windows search bar.
   
2. Scroll through the list of programs until you find SketchUp Pro and click Uninstall.
   
3. The Uninstallation Wizard will open, click Remove, and the software will be removed. This won’t delete the programs you designed, although you will need a CAD viewer to open them in the future.

This will not remove LayOut and StyleBuilder, but you can follow the same steps to remove them as well.

SketchUp Pro Overview

SketchUp is a computer-aided design or CAD software that can be used by anyone, from professional engineers and architects to students. Using a patented “Push-and-Pull” method, it’s easy to design and edit 2D and 3D models. This method allows you to take any flat surface and extend it, creating a 3D shape. Simply select the object with your mouse, and you can pull or stretch it out until you get the design you want.

Using the character to help scale your design, you can pull out your shapes to create 3D models

SketchUp Pro includes:

• Drawing layout functionality
• Surface rendering
• Third-party plugins from the Extension Warehouse.

SketchUp is commonly used by architects, interior designers, landscaping professionals, and video game developers. As 3D printing becomes more mainstream, it’s expected to be a useful tool for people creating 3D models for printing purposes.