Using SketchUp Data with Other Modeling Programs or Tools

In most industries and workflows these days, interoperability is key for efficiency and collaboration. We understand that people have different software preferences, and SketchUp isn't the only tool they use. Regardless of your toolset, the ability to move seamlessly between tools is critical, which is why we constantly look to improve import and export capabilities. 

When you want to use SketchUp with other modeling programs or tools, that typically means you need to either

• Import a file from another program into SketchUp.

• Export your SketchUp model into a file format that works with another program.

A linked RVT file in SketchUp: With SketchUp Studio's Revit Importer, users can easily import and view Revit models to iterate and share from SketchUp quickly.

Tip: When this article refers to other modeling programs or tools, that means programs outside the SketchUp family of software and tools.

Learn the type of file formats that allows users to share 3D modeling data between applications. To import or export some of these files, you need a SketchUp Pro license or active SketchUp for Websubscription. The following table has a full list of the different types of files you can import into and export from SketchUp.

Note: The SketchUp Subscriptions have additional import and export options as well.

File Type	File Extension(s)	Subscription Type	Learn More
CAD files	.dwg, .dxf	Go Pro Studio	Importing and Exporting CAD Files and Starting with a CAD File in SketchUp
Image files	.jpg, .png, .tif, .bmp, .psd, .tga, .eps	Free Go Pro Studio	Importing and Exporting Image Files
PDF files	.pdf	Go (iPad only) Pro	Importing and Exporting Image Files
COLLADA files	.dae	Free Go Pro Studio	Importing and Exporting COLLADA Files
3D Studio (3DS) files	.3ds	Go Pro Studio	Importing and Exporting 3DS Files
Digital elevation models (DEM files)	.dem, .ddf	Free Go Pro Studio	Importing DEM Files for Terrain
FBX files	.fbx	Go Pro Studio	Exporting FBX Files
Google Earth files	.kmz	Free Go Pro Studio	Exporting KMZ Files for Google Earth
OBJ files	.obj	Go Pro Studio	Exporting OBJ Files
VRML files	.wrl	Go Pro Studio	Exporting VRML Files
XSI files	.xsi	Go  Pro Studio	Exporting XSI files
IFC files	.ifc	Pro Studio	Exporting IFC files
USDZ files	.usdz	Pro Studio	n/a
gITF	.gib	Pro Studio	n/a