3D Warehouse
3D Warehouse is a free, searchable library of ready-made 3D models, materials, and environments for SketchUp.
What 3D Warehouse is
3D Warehouse is a free, searchable library of ready-made 3D models, materials, and environments for SketchUp. Search works by keyword, phrase, or image, with filters for file size, polygon count, file type, and other criteria. Anyone can browse and open models without signing in. An account is required to upload, like, create collections, or maintain a content library. Signed-in users can keep uploads private or public and access saved content and an analytics dashboard. The service works in SketchUp for Desktop, SketchUp for Web, SketchUp for iPad, and in a browser. Browser requirements list current Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge versions. Downloads include SketchUp files for the current version, the previous two versions, and the upload version; older releases can use COLLADA files. Materials can be downloaded into SketchUp or as .skm files. Models below 10 MB or 200,000 polygons can be converted to USD or GLB for QR-based augmented-reality viewing on Android or iOS. SketchUp Content Library assets are free for all users.
Good
- Free models, materials, and environments
- Search by keyword, phrase, or image
- Filters include size and polygon count
- Works across SketchUp and browsers
- Supports USD or GLB AR sharing
Watch out
- Account required for uploading and collections
- AR conversion limited to smaller models
- Older SketchUp versions use COLLADA downloads
Who it suits
It suits SketchUp users who need searchable models, materials, or environments for desktop, web, iPad, or browser workflows. It also fits contributors who want to share or privately manage their own assets.
Verdict
3D Warehouse provides free SketchUp assets with detailed search, sharing, download, and library tools. Its account requirements and model-size threshold for AR are the main practical limits to note.
The facts
Each one read from 3D Warehouse's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Account requirement
- Anyone can search for and open models, while uploading, liking, creating collections, and maintaining a content library require signing in.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Augmented reality
- Models under 10 MB or 200,000 polygons can be converted to USD or GLB and shared for AR viewing through a QR code on Android or iOS.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Collections and library
- A user's content library includes uploaded models and materials, collections, saved content, and an analytics dashboard.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Content sharing
- Users can upload models and materials, share them publicly or keep them private, and manage their content.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- 3D Warehouse maintains SketchUp files in the current version, the previous two versions, and the version in which a model was uploaded; older SketchUp versions can download COLLADA files.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Materials
- Materials can be downloaded into a SketchUp model or as standalone .skm files.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- 3D Warehouse is a searchable library of pre-made 3D models that work with SketchUp.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Search
- Users can search for models and materials by keyword, phrase, or image, and filter results by file size, polygon count, file type, and other criteria.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- Trimble's Trust Portal provides security, privacy, and compliance information, including controls and certifications.checked 4 Oct 2026
- SketchUp integration
- 3D Warehouse is accessible in SketchUp for Desktop, SketchUp for Web, SketchUp for iPad, and directly in a web browser.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support and terms
- The Getting Started page links users to system requirements, access instructions, profile and content-library guidance, terms of use, and file-format help.checked 4 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Browser support
- The system requirements page lists current versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge for browser access.checked 4 Oct 2026
Money
- Free content
- The SketchUp Content Library's models, materials, and environments are available to all 3D Warehouse users free of charge.checked 4 Oct 2026
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