Tips and Tricks

Where are SketchUp backup files stored? Find the .skb backup file location on Windows and Mac, open a SketchUp backup and recover your work after a crash.

Everything new in SketchUp 2026 — AI features, performance boosts, LayOut updates and the full release notes. What's worth upgrading for and what isn't.

Where is the SketchUp autosave location? Learn where SketchUp saves autosave and temp files on Windows and Mac, and how to set the autosave interval to protect your work.

SketchUp crashed without saving? Recover your unsaved SketchUp file using autosave, backup .skb files and hidden temp folders — the complete recovery guide.

Yes — you can recover an unsaved SketchUp file after a crash. Find your autosave and backup files, restore lost work and prevent future SketchUp crashes.

How to fillet edges in SketchUp with the best free fillet plugin. Round corners on curves, edges and 3D geometry in SketchUp Free and Pro — beginner-friendly tutorial.

Getting the "This does not appear to be a SketchUp model" error when opening your .skp file? Here are 5 fixes that actually work to open and repair a corrupted SketchUp file.

Change the measurement unit to millimeters (mm) in SketchUp Web / SketchUp Free. Quick guide to model in metric units directly in your browser.

The best way to export ArchiCAD to SketchUp. Compare the ArchiCAD to SketchUp plugin, IFC and DWG exports — a clean, lightweight workflow for architects.

How to find and calculate the volume of an object in SketchUp. Use Entity Info on a solid group or component to measure exact volume in m³, ft³ or liters.

Lost work in SketchUp? Learn how to restore an unsaved SketchUp file from autosave, the .skb backup or the SketchUp recovery folder — no data left behind.

Upgrade SketchUp to the latest version and open old .skp files in new SketchUp or downconvert new files for older versions. Free online converter tips.

Import Google Earth terrain, buildings and imagery into SketchUp for site studies and urban design. Free workflow using PlaceMaker alternatives and Trimble tools.

How to push/pull multiple faces at once in SketchUp. The best free plugin and native trick to run a multiple push and pull on curves and grouped surfaces.

Why you can't type in dimensions when creating a rectangle in SketchUp — and how to fix it. Get the Measurements box working again for precise modeling.

Change the dimensions of an existing rectangle in SketchUp — the right way. Fix precise sizing, edit geometry and type exact measurements without redrawing.

Convert IFC to SKP the easy way. This IFC to SketchUp converter guide covers free online tools, the SketchUp IFC importer and the best plugins for BIM workflows.

Step-by-step guide to import IFC files into SketchUp Pro. Open, clean and reuse BIM models from Revit, ArchiCAD or Allplan directly in your SketchUp project.

Learn how to copy multiple objects with equal spacing in SketchUp using the Move + Copy shortcut and the /x, *x multiplier — perfect linear and radial arrays.

See every hidden object, edge and dashed geometry in SketchUp. Toggle Hidden Geometry, work with tags and reveal invisible edges in seconds.

Learn how to unhide all objects, components, hidden geometry and layers in SketchUp Free, Pro and Web. Step-by-step shortcuts and fixes for 2026.

How to import a PDF into SketchUp on Windows and Mac. Free and Pro workflows to convert PDF drawings and plans into editable SketchUp geometry.

The best CPU for SketchUp Pro and rendering in 2026 — Intel and AMD picks compared for modeling speed, V-Ray, Enscape and real-time visualization.

Master the Smoove tool in SketchUp to sculpt terrain, hills and organic shapes from a sandbox mesh. Full smoove tutorial with tips for smoother results.

Complete guide to SketchUp file formats — .skp extension, supported 2D/3D imports (DWG, OBJ, STL, 3DS) and exports. Compatibility table for Free, Pro & Studio.

How to purge a SketchUp model — remove unused tags, components, materials and styles to reduce file size, boost performance and clean up your project.

Step-by-step guide to make multiple copies in SketchUp. Master the multiple copy command, keyboard shortcuts and array tricks in SketchUp Free and Pro.

How to measure angles in SketchUp using the protractor tool. Measure, check and set an exact angle between two edges — works in SketchUp Free, Pro and Web.

How to use SketchUp for free in 2026 — 3 legal ways: SketchUp Free web, the 30-day Pro trial and the student/educator license. Full comparison and setup guide.

Step-by-step guide to create an axonometric or isometric view in SketchUp. Set parallel projection, choose the right camera and export a clean axonometric drawing.

How to scale an image to a real, exact dimension in SketchUp using the Tape Measure tool. Perfect for tracing plans, photos and reference images to scale.

Rotate any object, group or component in SketchUp with the Rotate tool. Learn precise angles, axis locking, and copy-rotate shortcuts. Beginner-friendly guide.

How to change the SketchUp background to white in seconds. Edit the sky, ground and style settings to get a clean white background for exports and renders.

Change the measurement unit in SketchUp — millimetres, centimetres, metres, inches or feet. Model Info settings, defaults and per-file templates.

Learn the real difference between Groups and Components in SketchUp — copy behaviour, editing, performance impact. Beginner-friendly guide with examples.