Sketchup Version 6 [2026]

SketchUp 6 is considered obsolete (end-of-life). It cannot read newer .skp files from versions 2013 onward. It runs on Windows XP/Vista and Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard (PowerPC & early Intel). Use only for legacy file support or vintage modeling practice.

, released in early 2007, represents one of the most pivotal milestones in the software's history. It was the first major update following Google’s acquisition of @Last Software, marking the transition from a niche architectural tool into a globally accessible 3D modeling powerhouse. The Evolution of Google SketchUp 6 sketchup version 6

Interestingly, version 6 is often used by modern users to "clean" files. Saving a model back to is a known method to strip dynamic component attributes while keeping the physical geometry intact. SketchUp 6 is considered obsolete (end-of-life)

A new 2D documentation environment to create scaled drawings, presentations, and title blocks from SketchUp views. Use only for legacy file support or vintage