License Sketchup: 2017
Open SketchUp 2017 and click on the welcome screen.
Licensing for SketchUp 2017 varies significantly depending on whether you are using the free version or the professional Pro version. As this version is no longer officially supported by Trimble, managing your license depends on your existing credentials or finding archival versions. 1. SketchUp Make 2017 (Free Version)
: If you purchased this version, check your original confirmation email from 2017. You can also look up existing license info within the software under Help > License > License info (Windows) or SketchUp > License (Mac). Authorizing a New Install : license sketchup 2017
| Plan | Target User | Key Features | Price (Annual) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Hobbyists, Beginners | Web-based, core modeling tools, 10GB of Trimble Connect storage. | Free | | SketchUp Go | Makers, Hobbyists | Web & iPad app, advanced Solid Tools, AR viewer. | $119/year | | SketchUp Pro | Professionals | Full desktop app (SU Pro, LayOut), extensive import/export options. | ~$300/year (est.) | | SketchUp Studio | Enterprise | Pro features + Trimble Connect for Business, advanced analysis tools. | $749/year |
SketchUp 2017 was designed for Windows 7/8/10 and macOS Sierra. Modern operating systems like Windows 11 and macOS Sonoma or Sequoia often drop the vintage graphic frameworks required by older software. Open SketchUp 2017 and click on the welcome screen
In the Welcome to SketchUp window, select .
SketchUp 2017 (Make & Pro) operated under a traditional software licensing system: Authorizing a New Install : | Plan |
If you refuse to use subscription-based software, consider transferring your workflow to these platforms:
Using bypassed software in a commercial, professional environment violates copyright laws. Trimble utilizes automated auditing tools within network environments. Companies found running unauthorized or improperly licensed copies of legacy SketchUp products risk steep financial penalties and legal liability. Official Alternatives to Legacy Licensing