Why convert SKP to FBX?
FBX is the standard interchange format for game engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine and for Autodesk tools like 3ds Max and Maya. Converting from SKP lets you bring SketchUp architectural models into professional rendering or game-development pipelines that expect .FBX. The format carries geometry, materials, UV maps, and scene hierarchy in a single package.
How to convert SKP to FBX
SketchUp Pro - direct export PAID
Open the file, go to File > Export > 3D Model, choose FBX File (.fbx), and click Export. Preserves geometry, materials, and component hierarchy.
Blender - via DAE or STL FREE
Import a DAE (from SketchUp Pro) or STL (from SketchUp Free) into Blender, then use File > Export > FBX. The STL route carries geometry only - no materials.
PolyTrans|CAD+DCC PAID
A dedicated geometry translator that reads SKP and writes FBX with full material and hierarchy support.
Programs that convert SKP
About these formats
.SKP
SketchUp Document
An SKP file is a 3D model saved by SketchUp, a program now owned by Trimble (formerly @Last Software, then Google). The easiest free way to open one is SketchUp Free, a browser-based app…
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.FBX
Autodesk FBX (Filmbox) 3D Interchange File
An FBX file is a 3D model/scene in Autodesk's Filmbox interchange format, carrying geometry, textures, rigs, animation, cameras and lights. To view one free, use Autodesk FBX Review or…
Open .FBX details →Quality & what to watch
- SketchUp Free (the browser-based version) cannot export FBX - a paid SketchUp subscription is needed for the direct export path.
- SketchUp Pro exports textures as separate image files next to the
FBX; if you move the FBX without those files, materials will appear broken. - Enable triangulation on export for game engines - Unity and Unreal handle triangles more reliably than SketchUp's n-gon faces.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert SKP to FBX for free?
STL from SketchUp Free and re-export as FBX from Blender. Be aware that the STL route loses all materials and textures.Will my textures be included in the converted FBX?
FBX. Keep them together or materials will not display correctly in the target app.Does the FBX keep SketchUp groups and components?
When should I use DAE instead of FBX from SketchUp?
FBX for game engines and Autodesk tools; use DAE (Collada) when the target is Blender or another open-source tool.
