Import GLB and other 3D formats into SketchUp
(A guide for workflows requiring SKP files)
Note
Our AI service does not export SKP files directly. You can import GLB, glTF, FBX, or OBJ into SketchUp and save as SKP. See the guide below.
Compatibility overview
SketchUp 2025 or later
Import GLB / glTF directly without conversion
SketchUp 2024 or earlier
Use a Ruby extension to convert and import
SketchUp 2024 or earlier — Install the Ruby extension first
Extension to use
Universal Importer (Ruby)
An extension for importing more than 60 3D formats including GLB into SketchUp
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Install the extension
- Download the extension file
- Open SketchUp
- Open Extension Manager
- Choose Install Extension and select the file
Import GLB and other 3D files
Import menu
Extensions → Universal Importer → Import a 3D model
No separate icon is added. Launch the extension from the menu.
Select a file
Select your GLB file. The formats listed below are also supported.
Supported 3D formats (more than 60)
Many AI-generated 2D-to-3D GLB models can be imported.
Set units
Source model units:Default: m (meters)
The default is usually suitable.
Click OK
Adjust polygon count (important)
The following question appears during import.
Do you want to reduce the model's polygon count?
YesSmaller files and better performance; some detail may be lost
NoPreserve original detail; files may be larger
Recommended settings
Default: 40,000
For models with hundreds of thousands of polygons, consider Yes for better SketchUp performance
Complete
You can now use the model in SketchUp
and save it as an SKP file.