Your first file is free
Open newer SketchUp files in your version
Got a .skp that won't open because it was saved in a newer SketchUp? Upload it, pick the version you have, and download a copy that opens. Works for files from SketchUp 2026 back to 2017.
- Nothing to install
- Mac and Windows
- No subscription
- Files deleted automatically
Convert a SketchUp file
First file free · No card needed · Files deleted automatically
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How it works
Most files are ready in a few seconds.
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Upload your .skp
Drag the file in or pick it from your computer. Up to 100 MB.
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Pick your SketchUp version
Choose the version you have installed, from 2017 to 2025.
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Download and open
We save your model in a format your SketchUp can read. Open it like any other file.
What comes across
We rebuild your model in the older file format, so the shapes and materials you need to keep working are all there. A few presentation extras aren't carried over yet. After each conversion we list anything that was left out, so you're never surprised.
Kept
- Geometry: faces, edges, curves and openings
- Groups and components, with their names
- Colors and textures, including texture sizes
- Tags (layers)
- Dimensions
Not carried over yet
- –Scenes (saved camera views)
- –Custom style settings
- –Text labels
Made for mixed-version teams
Files from clients
A client or supplier sends a model from the latest SketchUp. Open it today instead of asking them to re-save it.
Older licenses
Still on a perpetual license from before subscriptions? Keep using it with files from newer versions.
Studios and classrooms
When people work on different versions, convert once and share a copy everyone can open.
Private by default
Your upload is deleted right after conversion and the result after 7 days. Nobody looks at your files.
Pricing
Your first file is free. After that, pay per file or save with a monthly plan.
Free
See it work on your own file
$0 first file
- 1 conversion
- Every target version
- Files up to 100 MB
No card needed
Pay per file
For the occasional file
$3.90 per file
- 1 conversion
- Credit never expires
- Files up to 100 MB
Card, Apple Pay or Google Pay
91% off per file
Monthly
For anyone who gets files regularly
$9.99 per month
$0.33 per file vs $3.90
- 30 conversions every month
- Files up to 150 MB
- Cancel anytime
- Priority email support
Costs less than 3 single files
Frequently Asked Questions
Why won't my SketchUp file open?
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SketchUp can open files from older versions, but not from newer ones. If someone saved the model in a newer SketchUp than yours, you'll see a message that the file was created by a newer version. Converting it to your version fixes that.
Which versions can I convert to?
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Any version from SketchUp 2017 to 2025. You can upload files from any version up to SketchUp 2026.
Will my model look the same?
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Geometry, groups, components, materials, textures, tags and dimensions are kept. Scenes, custom style settings and text labels aren't carried over yet. After each conversion we list anything that was left out.
Do I need SketchUp installed?
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No. Everything runs on our servers. You only need a web browser on Mac, Windows or Linux.
How big can my file be?
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Up to 100 MB, or 150 MB on the monthly plan. Got something bigger? Email us and we'll convert it for you.
What happens to my files?
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Your upload is deleted as soon as the conversion finishes. The converted file is kept for 7 days so you can download it again, then deleted. Files are stored privately and only your account can download them.
What if a conversion fails?
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You get your credit back automatically. If a file keeps failing, email us and we'll take a look.
Is this made by SketchUp?
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No. SketchupConverter.com is an independent service and isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Trimble. SketchUp is a trademark of Trimble Inc.
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