SURVEY AND CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS

SketchUp Scan Pro 2026

SketchUp Pro Scan 2026 is a focused subscription bundle that pairs the full SketchUp Pro platform with Trimble Scan Essentials — the official point cloud extension for SketchUp. It is designed specifically for surveyors, construction professionals, heritage specialists and site engineers who work with laser scan data as a core part of their workflow, and who need a straightforward, purpose-built solution without additional tools they will not use.

Pro Scan is available on both Windows and Mac for the SketchUp Pro components, with Scan Essentials available on Windows. It provides everything needed to go from raw scan data to a completed, documented 3D model — with accuracy, speed and significantly fewer site revisits.

R8 500,00 Excl. VAT
Sketchup Scan Po

SketchUp Scan Pro

  • Everything in SketchUp Pro, Plus
  • Trimble Scan Essentials

Import, visualise, clip and model directly on point cloud data within SketchUp

  • Texture Projection (new in 2026)

Extract surface textures from RGB point cloud data and apply them to SketchUp geometry as reusable materials

  • Surface Mesh tool (new in 2026)

Automatically generate SketchUp geometry from point cloud data for rapid as-built reconstruction

  • Scene Manager (new in 2026)

Control point cloud visibility across SketchUp and LayOut scenes

  • Reset Transformations

Revert point cloud data to original georeferenced coordinates for accurate downstream export

  • Supported formats: E57, RWP, LAS, LAZ, TZF, PLY

All major terrestrial, drone and mobile scanner outputs

  • LayOut integration

Pull point cloud data into 2D space to add annotations, dimensions and documentation

  • All 2026 LayOut improvements

Unified Windows interface, Extend, Trim, Fillet and Chamfer tools

  • DWG and IFC compatibility

Full CAD and BIM file exchange

  • AI Tools

Monthly credits included across the SketchUp AI suite

SketchUp Scan Pro: Laser scan data

THE SCAN-TO-MODEL WORKFLOW

SketchUp Pro Scan creates a complete end-to-end pipeline from field capture to delivered documentation. Capture point cloud data on-site using a compatible terrestrial laser scanner, drone or mobile mapping system. Import the data directly into SketchUp via Scan Essentials — no intermediate software required. Use SketchUp’s native snap, draw and measurement tools directly on the point cloud to trace walls, floors, columns, roof lines and any other as-built element with precision. The new Surface Mesh tool in 2026 automates the extraction of geometry from the point cloud, dramatically reducing manual tracing time for complex facades and irregular terrain.

Use Texture Projection to apply realistic surface textures from the RGB scan data to your geometry. Transfer the completed 3D model into LayOut to produce accurate 2D documentation — floor plans, sections, elevations and annotated record drawings — ready for client delivery, planning submissions or heritage archives.

ADVANCED WORKFLOWS VS STUDIO — KEY DIFFERENCE

  • Fewer site revisits — take unlimited accurate 3D measurements from the imported point cloud, without returning to site
  • Safer surveys — capture inaccessible, unsafe or fragile elements in the scan and measure them safely in SketchUp
  • Faster as-built documentation — Surface Mesh and Texture Projection in 2026 cut reconstruction time significantly
  • Greater model accuracy — snap directly to point cloud data to ensure your SketchUp model matches the real-world geometry precisely
  • Seamless LayOut documentation — move from point cloud to annotated 2D drawings within a single subscription
  • Design validation — compare your design model against scan data at any stage to identify discrepancies before they become costly site issues

IDEAL FOR

  • Land and building surveyors who need to produce accurate 3D models and measured drawings from laser scan data.
  • Construction project managers and site engineers validating as-built conditions against design intent during and after construction.
  • Heritage and conservation architects documenting existing historic structures with precision for planning, conservation and interpretation purposes.
  • Architects working on refurbishment and renovation projects who need accurate as-built models before designing alterations or extensions.
  • Landscape architects and civil designers importing drone-captured terrain data for grading, drainage and site infrastructure design.
  • Quantity surveyors and estimators extracting accurate dimensional data from point cloud models to inform cost plans.

PRO SCAN VS STUDIO — WHICH SHOULD I CHOOSE?

Both Pro Scan and Studio include Scan Essentials. The key difference is that Studio also bundles V-Ray for photorealistic rendering and the Revit Importer for BIM file exchange. If your workflow is primarily scan-to-model and documentation, without a need for photorealistic output or Revit coordination, Pro Scan is the more cost-effective and purpose-fit choice.

If your practice also requires high-quality rendered presentations or regular Revit file exchange, Studio provides better overall value.