Trimble announced a SketchUp Importer for Revit on November 10, 2026, alongside SketchUp 2027. The tool converts SketchUp components into native Revit elements instead of bringing them in as imported geometry. It has been announced but is not yet available.
What’s new
According to Trimble’s announcement:
- The importer reads the tags and classes assigned to SketchUp components and maps them to Revit categories.
- Components become native architectural elements in Revit that can be edited and scheduled, rather than a single imported mass.
- It is expected to be available in November 2026, at no extra cost for SketchUp Pro Advanced Workflows and Studio subscribers.
Trimble has not said which Revit versions the importer will support. The wider SketchUp 2027 release, available now for Pro subscribers and above, also adds non-destructive modeling with Procedures, section hatch patterns and a new LayOut canvas.
Why it matters
Many practices still start concept design in SketchUp and rebuild the model in Revit once the project moves into design development. Trimble cites a Dodge Data & Analytics estimate that up to 40 percent of mid-to-late design time goes into re-keying and re-modeling geometry.
If the mapping works as described, a well-tagged SketchUp model could become a usable starting point in Revit. The result will depend heavily on how disciplined the SketchUp model is: untagged or loosely grouped components will not map cleanly.
Before relying on it, check:
- which Revit versions are supported once the download is published;
- how walls, floors, doors and windows are mapped, and which family types they land on;
- whether your subscription tier includes the importer.
We will update this article when the importer is released.
Source
- Trimble newsroom: Trimble Expands Design and Constructability Workflows With New SketchUp Capabilities (November 10, 2026)
- AEC Magazine: SketchUp 2027 bridges design workflows
