K-12 educators and students from all over the world use SketchUp to explore, explain and present their ideas using 3D models.
SketchUp users in K-12 Education can choose between SketchUp (the free version) or SketchUp Pro (which is free for educators and extremely affordable, or in some cases granted, for students and schools). We recommend that most folks in K-12 education try out SketchUp (free) - there's no licensing to worry about, and students can download and install it on their computers at home.
Learn more about the different versions of SketchUp
No matter which version you choose, you get SketchUp by downloading it from this website. If you download SketchUp Pro, you'll need a license to keep using it after the free 8 hour trial period is over; see below for more information on Pro licensing.
Download SketchUp (free) | Download SketchUp Pro (free trial)
To run SketchUp Pro, you'll need a license. You have two options on obtaining a Pro license:
SketchUp Pro K-12 Statewide License Grant Program
Your state technology director may apply for a SketchUp Pro Statewide License Grant from us. Check our site to see if your state has already been granted a license first.
Purchase a SketchUp Pro License
If your state does not participate in the statewide license grant program, you can also order directly from one of our educational resellers who offer licenses for educators, students, and networked school labs. If you need a laptop license, you can order directly from us.
Check out the K-12 Gallery to see examples of student work
Peruse the K-12 Case Studies to see in-depth examples
Learn about Educational licensing options
