SketchUp
SketchUp is a 3D modelling and design application used by architects, engineers, product designers, and hobbyists to create, visualize, and communicate 3D concepts. It offers an intuitive interface for drawing and manipulating 3D geometry, importing and exporting CAD formats, creating presentations, and collaborating on designs. SketchUp is available as a free web-based version, a paid desktop application, and an extension for other design platforms. The desktop version is widely used in architecture, construction, interior design, landscape design, and game asset development.
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1 suggestionYou are running SketchUp 2016, which is long out of support and does not have a native Apple Silicon build. SketchUp shipped its first native Apple Silicon build in version 2022.0 (released in early 2022), and the vendor now actively ships native versions as part of their current releases (2024, 2025, 2026). However, your old 2016 build will not update automatically to a newer version — you will need to download and install a current version of SketchUp to get the native build. Trimble, the vendor, has officially discontinued support for any SketchUp version older than 2023, so upgrading is essential before macOS 28 arrives in September 2028. Download the latest SketchUp (2024 or newer) from the vendor's website, which will automatically detect your Apple Silicon Mac and serve the native build. Expect significantly better performance and battery life compared to running the old Intel version under Rosetta.
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