SketchUp is a 3D modeling application similar to Photoshop or AutoCAD. Unlike these programs, however, SketchUp does not have a grid feature to guide you while you are drawing your models.

Free 3D design application Google Sketchup is simple and easy to learn, yet robust enough for real-life design work.

Who Can Use SketchUp? Anyone who would benefit from 3D modeling can use SketchUp. In the home-improvement world, it could be incredibly useful to build a detailed 3D model of your house and property.

Google recommends SketchUp for all kinds of 3-D drawing projects, and its available libraries (from Google’s 3D Warehouse) include objects for plumbing, interior design, industrial design, and more.

Architectural Design with SketchUp, Second Edition, is the leading guide to this incredibly useful tool for architects, interior designers, construction professionals, and makers.

SketchUp is yet another platform where the trade community can leverage Wayfair’s 3D content library, offering broader options and further streamlining the design process.

SketchUp for iPad is the new, versatile way to create, edit, and view 3D models whether you’re on a job site, on the go, or in the office.