SOFTWARE REFERENCE

SketchUp

Trimble · 3D modeling

Support is scoped to the documented versions. UNKNOWN means not established; PARTIAL requires reading the recorded conditions.

Verified import support

Verified import support with source and version scope
Software / format	Import	Export	Type / version scope	Limits / verification
SketchUp · SKP	YES	YES	NATIVE See source version context	VERIFIED · 2026-10-15 Open/save is native; import/export fields include native model read/write. Compatibility claims apply to supported versions. Saving a Model Supported SketchUp versions at review · OFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION Importing Models, Components, and Images SketchUp for Education · OFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
SketchUp · IFC	YES	YES	NATIVE See source version context	VERIFIED · 2026-10-15 Geometry, classes, tags and IFC hierarchy-related information may be preserved depending on workflow. Older OS/version nuances apply; complete BIM fidelity is not guaranteed. Importing and Exporting IFC Files Current SketchUp IFC2x3/IFC4 workflow; older OS/version nuances apply · OFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
SketchUp · DWG	YES	YES	NATIVE See source version context	VERIFIED · 2026-10-15 Subscription/edition requirements may apply. Known import limitations involve proprietary ADT/ARX objects, dimensions, text and XREF behavior. Importing and Exporting CAD Files Current SketchUp workflow in supplied research; subscription/edition requirements may apply · OFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
SketchUp · DXF	YES	YES	NATIVE See source version context	VERIFIED · 2026-10-15 Subscription/edition requirements and the CAD import limitations for proprietary objects, dimensions, text and XREF behavior must be considered. Importing and Exporting CAD Files Current SketchUp workflow in supplied research; subscription/edition requirements may apply · OFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
SketchUp · COLLADA / DAE	YES	YES	UNKNOWN See source version context	VERIFIED · 2026-10-15 COLLADA does not preserve all SketchUp-specific features: dimensions, text, guide geometry, scenes, section planes/cuts, shadows and some rendering information are limited. Subscription requirements vary by product. SketchUp COLLADA import/export SketchUp COLLADA 1.4; product/subscription requirements vary · OFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION SketchUp data in other modeling tools SketchUp; product/subscription requirements vary · OFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION

Verified export support

Verified export support with source and version scope
Software / format	Import	Export	Type / version scope	Limits / verification
SketchUp · SKP	YES	YES	NATIVE See source version context	VERIFIED · 2026-10-15 Open/save is native; import/export fields include native model read/write. Compatibility claims apply to supported versions. Saving a Model Supported SketchUp versions at review · OFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION Importing Models, Components, and Images SketchUp for Education · OFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
SketchUp · IFC	YES	YES	NATIVE See source version context	VERIFIED · 2026-10-15 Geometry, classes, tags and IFC hierarchy-related information may be preserved depending on workflow. Older OS/version nuances apply; complete BIM fidelity is not guaranteed. Importing and Exporting IFC Files Current SketchUp IFC2x3/IFC4 workflow; older OS/version nuances apply · OFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
SketchUp · DWG	YES	YES	NATIVE See source version context	VERIFIED · 2026-10-15 Subscription/edition requirements may apply. Known import limitations involve proprietary ADT/ARX objects, dimensions, text and XREF behavior. Importing and Exporting CAD Files Current SketchUp workflow in supplied research; subscription/edition requirements may apply · OFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
SketchUp · DXF	YES	YES	NATIVE See source version context	VERIFIED · 2026-10-15 Subscription/edition requirements and the CAD import limitations for proprietary objects, dimensions, text and XREF behavior must be considered. Importing and Exporting CAD Files Current SketchUp workflow in supplied research; subscription/edition requirements may apply · OFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION
SketchUp · COLLADA / DAE	YES	YES	UNKNOWN See source version context	VERIFIED · 2026-10-15 COLLADA does not preserve all SketchUp-specific features: dimensions, text, guide geometry, scenes, section planes/cuts, shadows and some rendering information are limited. Subscription requirements vary by product. SketchUp COLLADA import/export SketchUp COLLADA 1.4; product/subscription requirements vary · OFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION SketchUp data in other modeling tools SketchUp; product/subscription requirements vary · OFFICIAL_DOCUMENTATION

Related transfer workflows

AutoCAD → SketchUp VERIFIED
DWG direct CAD exchange into SketchUp, with edition and object-translation limits.
SketchUp → Revit VERIFIED
Direct SKP import into Revit 2026. The reverse direction uses a separate workflow.