SketchUp for Web

Last updated: Sep 9, 2026•2 min read.

SketchUp for Web is a web-based, streamlined version of our desktop app that uses the same core technology to help you draw and create detailed and complex 3D models.

SketchUp for Web does not require a SketchUp subscription. All you need is a web browser, your Trimble ID, and your imagination to start modeling. If you have a SketchUp subscription, you’ll gain access to even more options and features.

If you are new to SketchUp for Web, check out Getting Started for all the basics, including:

What you need before using SketchUp for Web in What You Need.
How to navigate the SketchUp for Web interface in Navigating SketchUp for Web.
Features specific to SketchUp for Web in SketchUp for Web Features.
Managing files with Trimble Connect in Trimble Connect in SketchUp for Web.
Sharing your models through SketchUp's collaboration tools in Collaborating in SketchUp for Web.

Once you know the basics, learn more about SketchUp for Web’s features in the following articles:

Tools and how to find them in SketchUp for Web’s Tools.
Shortcuts in Using Shortcuts in SketchUp for Web.
Working with models in Creating and Editing Models.
Add Location feature in How to Use Add Location.

A SketchUp subscription adds several SketchUp for Web features unavailable to non-subscribers, including unlimited cloud storage in Trimble Connect, expanded functionality in SketchUp for Web, and even access to SketchUp for iPad. For more plan information on all available subscription plans, take a look at SketchUp Plans and Pricing.