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SketchUp for iPad

Design anything, anywhere — on site, on the go, and in the office.

Create when inspiration strikes

Brilliant ideas don't always hit you when it's convenient — but a mobile 3D drawing space makes it possible to get work done wherever you are.

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Sketch anything in 3D. Simple.

With support for Apple Pencil, multi-touch gestures, and, of course, mouse and keyboard, you can easily draw, swipe, and click to bring your creative vision to life.

Modifying a 3D model on a tablet.

Mark up and move projects forward

Quickly redline 3D models, make field edits on the fly, and sync all of your changes to the cloud to keep stakeholders aligned while on the go.

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When you start to do a concept, and you need to unleash your creativity, you need tools that are easy to use tools similar to sketching on a physical piece of paper, and SketchUp for iPad does precisely this.

Omar CalderonDesign Principal at Perkins Eastman
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Features you’ll love

Just draw mode

As simple as sketching with pen and paper, create in 3D using your Apple Pencil.

AR viewing

Situate your 3D model in the physical environment using AR mode, and see your designs from a whole new perspective.

AutoShape

Doodle something with an Apple Pencil (or your fingers) and watch it come to life in 3D.

3D Warehouse

Speed up your design workflow by downloading from our library of over four million pre-built models, including foliage, fixtures, furniture, and more.

Markup mode

Mark up drawings and overlay annotations in 3D with different styles, colors, and strokes.

Live Components

Rapidly prototype in 3D by pulling in parametrically configurable models from 3D Warehouse.

Add Photo Texture

Import imagery and add real-world photo textures using your iPad's camera.

Unleash your creativity

SketchUp for iPad is the most accessible bridge for designers who have always dreamed of creating in 3D. Mark up designs, reimagine ideas, present the final concept, or start a project from scratch with the ease of drawing by hand.

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Always connected

An integration with our cloud-based collaboration platform, Trimble Connect, keeps files in sync across devices and SketchUp modelers. Whether you're connected to the internet or you're working offline, take your work with you wherever you go.

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We’re here to help

From video tips and formal learning tracks to the user forum, we’ve got the answers you need.

Keep your creativity flowing with SketchUp for iPad