How do I open a .SKP file on Windows or Mac?

You can open .SKP files using Trimble SketchUp Pro, SketchUp Viewer (Web/Mobile), Blender (with importer), Rhino 3D, Vectorworks. If you do not have native software installed, you can use OpenAnyFile's free File Identifier or convert .SKP to a standard format in your browser.

Is a .SKP file safe to open?

This format carries a safety rating of Low Risk. Open free in SketchUp for Web browser application without software installation

Can I convert a .SKP file to other formats?

Yes! .SKP can be converted to formats such as .DWG, .OBJ, .STL, .PDF directly in your web browser.

What should I do if a .SKP file is corrupted or won't open?

If your .SKP file displays an invalid header or signature error, check its magic bytes hex header (Varies) using OpenAnyFile's Magic Byte Detector or follow our step-by-step file repair guide.

How do I open .SKP files?

You can open .SKP files using Trimble SketchUp Pro, SketchUp Viewer (Web/Mobile), Blender (with importer), Rhino 3D, Vectorworks.

CAD & 3D • MIME: application/octet-stream

.SKP – SKP File Format

Q: What is a .SKP file?

A .SKP file is a SKP File Format associated with CAD & 3D. SKP is the native 3D design file format created by Trimble SketchUp for architectural concept modeling, interior design, and urban planning.

SKP is the native 3D design file format created by Trimble SketchUp for architectural concept modeling, interior design, and urban planning.

Primary Category CAD & 3D

MIME Type application/octet-stream

Magic Bytes Signature Varies

Security Risk Rating Low Risk

Recommended Software to Open .SKP

Trimble SketchUp Pro

windows, mac, linux • Free

SketchUp Viewer (Web/Mobile)

windows, mac, linux • Free

Blender (with importer)

windows, mac, linux • Free

Rhino 3D

windows, mac, linux • Free

Vectorworks

windows, mac, linux • Free