SketchUp
SketchUp is a professional 3D modeling and design application used by architects, product designers, engineers, and hobbyists to create, visualize and communicate 3D concepts. It offers an intuitive modeling interface with tools for geometry creation, materials, rendering, and collaboration features. The app integrates with design workflows for building information modeling (BIM), landscape design, and product visualization. SketchUp is available both as a subscription service and through a perpetual licensing model, with extensions and plugins available through the SketchUp Warehouse.
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1 suggestionYou are running SketchUp 2021, which is no longer supported by Trimble. The good news is that SketchUp 2022.0 and later versions ship as Universal Binaries with native Apple Silicon support. The current supported versions are SketchUp 2024, 2025, and 2026 — all of which run natively on M-series Macs. To upgrade, visit sketchup.com, download the latest version, and install it. Your existing models and workspace preferences will carry over. If your machine is running an older version of macOS, check System Settings to ensure you are on macOS 13 or later (SketchUp 2024 and newer require at least macOS 13; SketchUp 2026 supports up to macOS 26 Tahoe). Since you have time until the Rosetta 2 removal in September 2028, you can plan the upgrade at your convenience, but upgrading sooner will give you access to newer features, better performance on Apple Silicon hardware, and continued security updates from Trimble.
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