Where Are Sketchup Autosave Files?

SketchUp autosave files are typically saved in a specific location on your computer, depending on your operating system and SketchUp version. Here’s where to find them:

Default Autosave File Locations:

Windows:

1. The default location for SketchUp autosave files is:makefileCopier le codeC:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\SketchUp\SketchUp [Version]\working
   • Replace [Your Username] with your actual username.
   • Replace [Version] with your SketchUp version (e.g., SketchUp 2023).
2. Accessing AppData:
   • The AppData folder is hidden by default. To access it:
     • Open File Explorer.
     • Go to View > Show > Hidden Items (on the ribbon menu).
     • Navigate to the path above.

Mac:

1. The default location for SketchUp autosave files is:javascriptCopier le code~/Library/Application Support/SketchUp [Version]/working
   • Replace [Version] with your SketchUp version.
2. Accessing the Library Folder:
   • The Library folder is hidden by default. To access it:
     • Open Finder.
     • Press Command + Shift + G to open the Go to Folder dialog.
     • Enter ~/Library and navigate to the Application Support/SketchUp folder.

Locating Autosave Files in SketchUp:

1. Open SketchUp.
2. Go to Window (on Windows) or SketchUp (on Mac) > Preferences.
3. Select Files.
4. Check the path listed under Models or Autosave to confirm the autosave file location.

Recovering Autosave Files:

• Autosave files have the extension .skb (on Windows) or _autosave in the filename.
• Rename the file with a .skp extension to open it in SketchUp.

If you don’t find the file, ensure autosave is enabled in SketchUp Preferences under General > Autosave and set the interval for how often SketchUp saves your work.