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SketchUp Pro

Architectural modeling tool gets new options for section cuts and BIM data, plus native STL export.

Thursday, November 16th, 2017

3D modelling software gets new graphics pipeline and Extension Manager. Pro users get tables in LayOut, plus better DWG export.

Wednesday, November 9th, 2016

Now in free public beta: Trimble's new online version of SketchUp even runs on Linux or Chrome OS.

Tuesday, October 25th, 2016

Architectural modeling tool gets improved 3D drawing workflow, updated texture library. Pro users get new online collaboration system.

Thursday, November 19th, 2015

Real-time visualisation tool gains physically accurate lighting and low-quality mode for slower computers.

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

See the key features in the game engine and real-time renderer, from better 3D water to Variable Rate Shading and Deferred+ rendering.

Friday, April 25th, 2025

Check out the new features in the image-editing software, including nifty new Select Details options in the AI-based Object Selection tool.

Thursday, April 24th, 2025

Update to the renderer adds over 3,100 Chaos Scans materials to the Cosmos library, and improves DoF and volumetric effects.

Thursday, April 24th, 2025

Get JustB Studios' 1850s Post Office Environment pack of 3D assets for free for two weeks on the Fab marketplace. For commercial use.

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025

Lightweight Procedural Clouds Shader generates realistic clouds in production conditions, and works with the Cycles or Eevee renderers.

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025

Real-time physics framework used in game engines and offline simulation tools for 3ds Max and Maya is now fully open-source.

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025