SketchUp for Schools System Requirements
To start using SketchUp for Schools, you need the following:
- A Google for Education or Microsoft Education Account. This account must be affiliated with a primary or secondary school and will be used to deploy and login to SketchUp.
- An Internet Connection – SketchUp for Schools is a browser-based application. You must be online to use it 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.
To support SketchUp for Schools it is recommended that computers or Chromebooks meet the following minimum 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 |
SketchUp for Schools supports Retina (high DPI) displays.
