SketchUp for Web - Free vs Go
SketchUp Go is the same web version of SketchUp you may have already been using. However, if you have an active subscription, then you’ll also have access to a handful of valuable new tools previously only available in SketchUp Pro (which you have to install locally on your computer).
| SketchUp for Web Features | Free | Go |
|---|---|---|
| Import Formats | stl | stl, dwg, dxf, dae, kmz, 3ds, dem, ddf |
| Export Formats | stl | stl, dwg, dxf, dae, kmz, 3ds, wrl, fbx, xsi, obj |
| Advanced Solid Tools | ||
| Outliner | ||
| Create Custom Materials | ||
| Create Custom Styles | ||
| Online Storage | 10GB via Trimble Connect, Personal | Unlimited Storage via Trimble Connect, Business |
| Online Collaboration | 5 Users, 1 Project via Trimble Connect, Personal | Unlimited Users and Projects via Trimble Connect, Business |
dae, 3ds, wrl, fbx, xsi and obj.Import dae, 3ds:
When importing dae or 3ds files that include referenced texture images, you must first create a folder that includes the texture images, then create a zipped archive that contains the model (at the root directory of the zip archive) and the folder of images . Be sure that the model file includes proper paths to find its texture images before zipping things up.
Once you have created the zip archive, upload that through SketchUp for Web’s Import user interface.
Export dae, 3ds, wrl, fbx, xsi, obj:
On export from SketchUp for Web, a zipped archive file will be downloaded to your local disk for models that include referenced texture images. Most importing applications will not be able to unzip this archive file without your help. To import the model, you will need to unzip the archive first.
