Supports
Blender 5 and earlier versions
Readable
By SketchUp 8 and newer
Materials Support
Export your models with their materials
Ease Of Use
Quality outputs in minimal steps
Transformations
Corrections(Up Vector,Rotate by, Scaling Multiplier)
Professional Blender to SketchUp Workflow
Why Export from Blender to SketchUp?
Bridge the gap between detailed 3D modeling in Blender 5 and architectural visualization in SketchUp. Perfect for architects and designers who create complex models in Blender but need them in SketchUp for client presentations or collaborative workflows.
Materials & Texture Preservation
Unlike manual conversion methods, SimLab's exporter maintains material assignments, textures, and color information when converting from Blender to SKP format. Essential for maintaining visual consistency across different 3D applications.
Professional Use Cases
• Architectural visualization workflow
• Interior design model sharing
• Product design collaboration
• Educational content creation
• Client presentation preparation
Blender 5 to SketchUp 2024 Compatible
Fully optimized for the latest Blender 5 features while ensuring compatibility with SketchUp 2024 and earlier versions. Handles complex geometry, instances, and hierarchical structures seamlessly.
Pricing
SketchUp Exporter for Blender
SketchUp
Exporter
How to Install and Use the Plugin
- Open Blender.
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Navigate to Edit > Preferences.
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Click on Add-ons, then select the dropdown arrow at the top right and click
Install from Disk.
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Locate the path where the ZIP file was downloaded , then click Install from Disk.
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Go to the SimLab tab and locate the SKP Exporter section, as shown in the image.
- To obtain a trial license, open Settings and follow the steps provided here.
FAQ
- What versions of SketchUp files are supported?
Exported SKP files are compatible with SketchUp 2024, 2023, 2022 and earlier versions
- What material info will be included in the generated SketchUp file?
Textures, colors, and material assignments from your Blender model are preserved in the SKP export
- Does the exported SketchUp file support textures?
Yes, textures and materials from Blender are exported and preserved in the SketchUp SKP file
- Can the plugin automatically fix scale, orientation, and up vector during export?
Yes, export settings allow you to control scale, rotation, and up vector to ensure proper alignment in SketchUp
- What information is exported to SketchUp from the Blender model?
The plugin exports geometries, materials, textures, and object hierarchy from Blender to SketchUp SKP format
- What versions of Blender are supported?
The plugin supports Blender 5, 4.0, 3.6 LTS and earlier versions. Compatible with Windows and macOS systems
- What control do I have over the exported SketchUp file?
Full control over export settings including model scale, up-axis orientation, unit conversion, and transformation options. Smart defaults work automatically, but you can fine-tune settings for specific workflows
Trial licenses:
- How to request a trial license? and for how long it would be valid?
Check this page for step by step instructions on how to request and activate a trial license.
Trial licenses are valid for 14 days or 30 trials whichever comes first.
Professional licenses:
- Requesting and activating a professional license?
Check this page for step by step, instructions on how to activate a professional license upon receiving a software key that can be used for activating the Plugin.