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SketchUp for Web's Features

Last updated: aug. 17, 20262 p read.

SketchUp for Web is a browser-based version of SketchUp. You can use it for free but when you have a SketchUp subscription plan, there are several additional features that you can access. These features include unlimited cloud storage in Trimble Connect and expanded functionality in SketchUp for Web. For plan information, take a look at Subscription Plans and SketchUp Plans and Pricing

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While SketchUp subscriptions unlock the full potential of SketchUp for Web, free users have lots of options. A breakdown of the SketchUp for Web features available to free users and subscribers follows.

Feature

Free

Subscription

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Styles and Materials

Yes

Yes

Styles in SketchUp for Web

Materials in SketchUp for Web

Create and Edit Styles, Style templates, and Materials

No

Yes

Styles in SketchUp for Web

Materials in SketchUp for Web

Components Panel

Yes

Yes

Components

Inserting Components

Creating and Editing Models

Outliner Panel

No

Yes

Hierarchies in the Outliner

Import Files

No

Yes

Creating and Editing Models

Export Files

.stl files only

Yes

Creating and Editing Models

 Display Panel

Includes View options for features like Hidden Objects, Axes, and Guides

Same view options in the model settings section of the Style panel

Creating and Editing Models

Create Tags

Yes

Yes

SketchUp for Web’s Expanded Tool Set

Controlling Visibility with Tags

Create Tag Folders

No

Yes

Controlling Visibility with Tags

Solid Tools (Outer Shell, Intersect, Union, Subtract, Trim, Split )

Outer Shell

All Solid tools

Solid Tools

Modeling Complex 3D Shapes with Solid Tools

Can Use Trackpad and Mouse

Yes

Yes

SketchUp for Web App Settings

Keyboard Shortcuts

Yes

Yes

Using Shortcuts in SketchUp for Web

Extensions

Not available

Not available

Not applicable

Dynamic Components

Not available

Not available

Only available for SketchUp for Desktop

Live Components

Yes

Yes

Components

SketchUp Live Components

Creating and Editing Models

Modify Live Components

No

Yes

SketchUp Live Components

Basic Geolocation

Yes

Yes

How to Use Add Location

Site Context

No

Yes

Site Context with Add Location

Print Files and Download Model Files in .png File Format

Yes, with a watermark

Yes

Navigating SketchUp for Web

Saving Models

High-Resolution Printing

Not available

Not available

Only available for SketchUp for Desktop

Online Storage

10GB via Trimble Connect, Personal

Unlimited storage via Trimble Connect, Business

Trimble Connect

Online Collaboration

5 users, 1 project via Trimble Connect, Personal

Unlimited users and projects via Trimble Connect, Business

Collaborate in SketchUp