: This was the last free desktop version for personal use. While Trimble no longer hosts it, some users find it on community-vetted archives like the Internet Archive SketchUp Free : The current free version is strictly

Here is a breakdown of how to legally access or replace SketchUp 2017: 1. Recovering a Lost License

: The updated Offset tool automatically trims overlapping and self-intersecting geometry, ensuring clean boundaries for your shapes.

SketchUp Pro 2017 holds a special place in the 3D modeling community. It was the final version before Trimble fully transitioned to a subscription-only model (SketchUp Pro 2020 and later). Many long-time users still love 2017 for its stability, classic toolset, and lack of forced cloud integration. It runs well on older hardware and doesn’t require constant internet checks.