SketchUp Free lacks a lot of the features Pro has, but if you’re just building and viewing 3D models for personal use (or looking for something that can print to your 3D printer), this is a great place to start. To use it, you must sign up for a free Timble ID with a valid email address.
What Are the Different Versions of Sketchup? In 2012, Trimble Navigation (now Trimble Inc.) acquired Sketchup from Google and expanded the app by launching a new website that hosts plugins and extensions. Sketchup was created in 1999 by Software. In 2006, Google acquired SketchUp after Software created a plugin for Google Earth that caught the eye of the tech giant.