Using SketchUp with Other Applications

Last updated: Jun 22, 2026•2 min read.

Many Sketchup users also use other modeling software or programs as part of their workflows. With that in mind, SketchUp can help you import a file created in another program, or export your model into a different file format.

Use the following table to find the type of file you are working with, SketchUp subscription you need to access options associated with that file type, and a link to learn more about how SketchUp works with the files:

Note: References to SketchUp Pro include other SketchUp Pro subscriptions, such as SketchUp Pro Scan, unless otherwise specified. To learn about SketchUp Pro subscriptions, see Subscription Plans.

File Type	File Extension(s)	Subscription Type	Learn More
CAD files	`.dwg,.dxf`	Go Pro Studio	Importing and Exporting CAD Files
Image files	`.jpg`, `.png`, `.tif`, `.bmp`, .`psd`, `.tga`, `.eps`	Free Go Pro Studio	Importing and Exporting Image Files
PDF files	`.pdf`	Go (iPad only) Pro	Importing and Exporting Image Files
COLLADA files	`.dae`	Free Go Pro Studio	Importing and Exporting COLLADA Files
3D Studio (3DS) files	`.3ds`	Go Pro Studio	Importing and Exporting 3DS Files
Digital elevation models (DEM files)	`.dem`, `.ddf`	Free Go Pro Studio	Importing DEM Files for Terrain
FBX files	`.fbx`	Go Pro Studio	Exporting FBX Files
Google Earth files	`.kmz`	Free Go Pro Studio	Exporting KMZ Files for Google Earth
OBJ files	`.obj`	Go Pro Studio	Exporting OBJ Files
VRML files	`.wrl`	Go Pro Studio	Exporting VRML Files
XSI files	`.xsi`	Go Pro Studio	Exporting XSI files
IFC files	`.ifc`	Pro Studio	Classifying Objects
USDZ files	.usdz	Pro Studio	Working with USDZ files
gITF	.gib	Pro Studio	Working with GLTF files

Tip: If you export your SketchUp model to another file type and receive an error, the Solving a Blank Dialog or SDK Error When Exporting article may help you resolve the problem.