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SketchUp AI

Last updated: Sep 17, 2026•2 min read.

AI is transforming the way Design, Engineering and Construction professionals get things done. SketchUp AI integrates this technology into SketchUp. Whether you need to create compelling visuals from your models or that perfect asset to add to your design, or even need a little extra help while modeling, SketchUp AI can help you save time and elevate your workflows.

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For more information about SketchUp AI, take a look at the following articles:

  • Trimble Credits – SketchUp’s AI features require Trimble Credits each time you use them. Each subscription comes with a monthly allotment of Plan Credits. You can also add Purchased Credits if you need more.

  • AI Assistant – AI Assistant offers two ways to save time and enhance your workflows. With Help, you can ask questions and receive immediate, in-app support. With Generate Object, you can create a 3D asset for your model using an image you provide or a text prompt.

  • AI Render – AI Render combines your model’s active viewport with a text prompt to create a new, photorealistic render, added to your model as a scene. You can use one of SketchUp’s preset prompts, or craft your own. After rendering your model, you can enhance or alter your output to get the render you want.

  • SketchUp Connector for Claude – Learn how to generate SketchUp files by having a text conversation in Claude.Ai.

  • SketchUp AI FAQ – Some frequently asked questions about SketchUp's AI capabilities.