A major under-the-hood update. The codebase was rewritten to support Ruby 2.0, improving plugin stability. LayOut was significantly sped up.
Developed by Brad Schell and Joe Esch, these early versions focused on "Push/Pull" technology to make 3D modeling intuitive.
Added section planes, dimensions, and pages (the predecessor to Scenes). sketchup version list
Introduced Dynamic Components , allowing models to scale intelligently without distortion (e.g., stairs that add steps as they get taller).
Introduced advanced textures and improved performance for complex models. 2. The Google Era (2006–2012) A major under-the-hood update
Introduced advanced tagging (formerly layers), "Live Components," and improved 3D Warehouse performance.
Since 2019, SketchUp has moved away from perpetual licenses (e.g., SketchUp 2018 was the last non-subscription desktop version). Developed by Brad Schell and Joe Esch, these
Google acquired @Last Software in 2006 to help populate the 3D buildings layer in Google Earth. During this era, Google democratized 3D modeling by releasing a highly popular free version. SketchUp 6 (2007)
In conclusion, SketchUp has come a long way since its early days as a free web-based application. From its humble beginnings to its current status as a powerful 3D modeling software, SketchUp has consistently evolved to meet the needs of its users. We hope this list of SketchUp versions has provided a useful look back at the software's history and its ongoing development.
This version marked a massive business shift. Trimble officially moved away from perpetual classic licenses (one-time purchases) in favor of the modern software-as-a-service (SaaS) annual subscription model. Current SketchUp Product Lineup
The final version of SketchUp Make (the desktop free version). It required graphics card support for OpenGL 3.0. SketchUp 2018 & 2019