SketchUp for Schools System Requirements
To start using SketchUp for Schools, you need the following:
Common Requirements
- A Google for Education or Microsoft for Education account. This account must be affiliated with a primary or secondary school and will be used to deploy and login to SketchUp.
Note: Microsoft Education cannot be used to access SketchUp for Schools on iPad.
An Internet Connection –You must be online to use SketchUp for Schools and have a reliable connection. SketchUp recommends that you have a connection with at least 10 Mbps upload and download speeds
A Compatible Web Browser – SketchUp for Schools depends on technology that requires a certain level of browser support. Recommended browsers include the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. SketchUp for Schools will work with Safari, but it is not recommended.
Mouse and Keyboard Input – SketchUp for Schools works best with a keyboard and has input modes for both a 3-button mouse and trackpad.Touchscreen controls are available on iPad.
Browser Requirements
The SketchUp for Schools web app requires a browser that receives regular updates to support its features. Recommended browsers include the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. SketchUp for Schools will work with Safari, but isn't recommended.
We recommend that computers or Chromebooks meet the following system requirements:
Minimum Specifications | Recommended Specifications |
|---|---|
2.1+ GHzprocessor | 2.8+ GHz processor |
4GB RAM | 8GB+ RAM |
700MB of available hard-disk space | At least 1GB of available hard-disk space |
HD integrated graphics card with at least 512MB video memory | Discrete Graphics card such as AMD Radeon R9 M37X 2048 MB |
The browser version of SketchUp for Schools supports Retina (high DPI) displays.
iPad Requirements
SketchUp for Schools and SketchUp for iPad have the same system requirements. The interface and features are nearly identical. For more information on system requirements, see iPad System Requirements.