SketchUp Interoperability with Revit
Many SketchUp projects eventually make their way into other programs for detailing and documentation. At the same time, projects from these programs find their way into SketchUp for better visualization, collaboration, and improved communication. One popular program used to deliver construction documents and permit sets for many large architecture projects is Autodesk Revit. SketchUp makes it easy to export your SketchUp files to Revit and import Revit files into your SketchUp models.
SketchUp to Revit - Import your SketchUp files into Revit using one of the following methods:
As an "In-Place" Component
As a "Link"
As an IFC Export
Revit Importer - Available to SketchUp Pro Advanced Workflows and SketchUp Studio subscribers. Easily import Revit files into your SketchUp models. SketchUp looks at the Revit file and automatically:
Creates components
Generates tags
Creates sections
Optimizes geometry
Defines materials
Supports Revit links
Alternative Revit to SketchUp Options - For our other SketchUp subscribers, we've compiled a few other options that allow you to work with Revit inside SketchUp.
Note: The Revit Importer is Windows only and is not supported on MacOS.
The Revit Importer is an extension available for download from Extension Warehouse. When you download SketchUp, the Windows installer provides the option to include the extension as part of your installation.
The following articles can help you learn more about importing Revit files:
Revit Version Compatibility – Information about which versions of Revit the importer is compatible with and why the importer may not be compatible with the latest version.
Preparing a Revit Files for SketchUp – A few things you should consider before importing your Revit file.
Importing a Revit File – How to use the Revit Importer to import a file into SketchUp.
Phases in Revit Importer – More information about Revit phases and how they can influence what appears in your imported file.
Importing Revit Metadata – Learn more about what happens when you choose to import Revit metadata.
Materials and Textures in Imported Files – A few things to know when importing Revit materials and textures.
Alternative Revit to SketchUp Options – For those who don't have a subscription with access to the Revit Importer, we've compiled a few other options that allow you to work with Revit inside SketchUp.