Free SketchUp Model: 6 ft Park Bench with Backrest
A free, lightweight 6 ft park bench component for SketchUp, with slatted seat and back on cast-iron end frames. Download the .skp or open it on 3D Warehouse.
00. Tutorials, extensions, rendering and news for SketchUp users
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Practical SketchUp tutorials, extension reviews, rendering guides and industry news for architects, designers, woodworkers and 3D modelers.
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New tutorials, reviews and release notes — researched, cited and updated when SketchUp changes.
Free SketchUp Model: Queen Bed with Upholstered Headboard
A free, lightweight queen platform bed for SketchUp, with a walnut frame, tall upholstered headboard and full bedding. Download the .skp or open it on 3D Warehouse.
Lumion vs Enscape for SketchUp Users: Which Should You Pick?
Lumion vs Enscape for SketchUp: live-link workflow, render quality, asset libraries, animation, hardware and pricing, with who should pick which.
SketchUp End of Support: 2024 Ends Jan 31, 2027 – What to Do
SketchUp's End of Support page was updated Oct 6, 2026. SketchUp 2024 loses support on Jan 31, 2027 – here is what stops working and how to plan the upgrade.
Free SketchUp Model: 65 in Flat-Screen TV on a Pedestal Stand
A free, lightweight 65 in flat-screen TV component for SketchUp, with a removable pedestal stand. Download the .skp or open it on 3D Warehouse.
Free SketchUp Model: Double-Hung Window 36 × 60
A free 36 × 60 in double-hung window component for SketchUp, with two sliding sashes, clear glass and a sill. Download the .skp or open it on 3D Warehouse.
SketchUp Sandbox Terrain: Contours, Scratch and Stamping a Pad
Model terrain with SketchUp's Sandbox tools: build a TIN from contours or from scratch, sculpt it with Smoove, then stamp a flat building pad step by step.
How to Manage SketchUp Extensions: Update, Disable, Uninstall
Learn to manage SketchUp extensions with Extension Manager: update, disable or uninstall them, find the Plugins folder and fix load errors.
How to Use the SketchUp Follow Me Tool: Moldings, Pipes, Lathes
Learn the SketchUp Follow Me tool step by step: model crown molding, pipes and lathed shapes like vases, and fix faceted curves and failed extrusions.
SketchUp Migrate Extensions and Preferences: Update Without Pain
SketchUp 2026.2 lets Migrate Extensions run without a restart. Here is how to move extensions, preferences, materials and templates to a new version.
V-Ray for SketchUp Lighting: Sun, Dome, IES and Mesh Lights
Learn when to use each V-Ray for SketchUp light: Sun, Dome with HDRI, IES, Rectangle and Mesh lights, plus how to fix overexposed, washed-out renders.
SketchUp Keyboard Shortcuts: The Ones Worth Learning + Custom Setup
The default SketchUp keyboard shortcuts worth memorizing, plus step-by-step instructions for creating your own shortcuts on Windows and Mac.
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Tutorials
Step-by-step SketchUp modeling techniques for beginners and pros.
Extensions & Plugins
Reviews and roundups of the best SketchUp extensions.
Rendering
Photorealistic rendering with V-Ray, Enscape, D5, Twinmotion and more.
Industry Workflows
SketchUp for architecture, interiors, woodworking, landscape and 3D printing.
Hardware & Setup
Computers, GPUs, mice and peripherals for smooth SketchUp performance.
News
SketchUp releases, Trimble announcements and industry updates.