SketchUp
SketchUp is a powerful and intuitive 3D modeling software used by architects, designers, engineers, and hobbyists to create and manipulate 3D models. Originally developed by Google and now owned by Trimble, SketchUp is renowned for its user-friendly interface that makes 3D modeling accessible to both professionals and beginners. The software excels at architectural design, interior planning, landscape architecture, and mechanical engineering projects, offering tools for precise measurements, materials application, and collaborative sharing. SketchUp integrates seamlessly into professional workflows with features like LayOut for technical drawings, extensive 3D Warehouse for pre-built models, and robust extension ecosystem for specialized functionality.
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1 suggestionSketchUp now has native Apple Silicon support in recent versions. While SketchUp 2017 runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2 translation with stable performance, you should upgrade to the latest SketchUp 2026.1 which offers native Apple Silicon support for significantly better performance. According to the search results, SketchUp has been stable on M1 Macs since early adoption, but newer versions provide optimized native performance rather than translated Intel code. You can download the latest version from Trimble's official website, and existing SketchUp models will migrate seamlessly to the newer version.
Native version · Reported by in the community.
This app may have been updated to a native build — device(s) no longer report it as Intel-only, but no explicit confirmation has been received.
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