SKP File

What are SKP files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a SKP file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your SKP files.

What is a SKP file?

SKP files have multiple uses, and SketchUp 3D Model is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

SketchUp 3D Model

Files that contain the .skp file extension are used by the SketchUp 3D modeling software application.

These files contain three-dimensional models that have been created with the SketchUp software program. The models that are made in SketchUp can be used in the Google Earth application or can be shared with other users online.

3D models created with this software are saved with the .skp file extension.

The SketchUp software was initially developed by the @LastSoftware company but was acquired by Google in 2006 and later sold by Google to Trimble.

How to open SKP files

We have identified three SKP openers that are compatible with this specific type of SKP file.

Programs that open SketchUp 3D Model files

Last updated: January 25, 2025

All known file formats using extension .SKP

While SketchUp 3D Model is a popular type of SKP-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .SKP file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

SK1 Palette

We know that one SKP format is SK1 Palette. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different SKP openers which you will find listed below.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of SKP files. Remember, different programs may use SKP files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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