List - Sketchup Version

Trimble bought SketchUp in 2012. The focus shifted from "free for fun" to "professional AEC tool." This is where the version numbering gets confusing, shifting from whole numbers (8) to years (2013) to sequential letters (2021).

This version introduced the "Sandbox" tools (initially as a plugin, later integrated). This was a game-changer for landscape architects, allowing for the manipulation of terrain and organic shapes (TINs - Triangulated Irregular Networks). It also introduced the "Intersect" functionality. sketchup version list

For over 25 years, SketchUp has evolved from a simple, elegant 3D sketching tool into a powerhouse BIM-lite application. Whether you are troubleshooting a file, installing a legacy plugin, or just feeling nostalgic, here is your definitive guide to the . Trimble bought SketchUp in 2012