Importing Revit Files into SketchUp

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Did you know that SketchUp Studio comes bundled with a Revit Importer?

Using Revit with SketchUp Studio can improve design workflows, particularly for architects and designers who need to combine BIM (Building Information Modelling) capabilities with SketchUp’s 3D modelling environment.

Importing Revit Models into SketchUp Studio

One of the key advantages of SketchUp Studio is its built-in Revit Importer, which allows users to bring Revit models into SketchUp without converting files manually. This feature helps retain Revit families, materials, and layer structures, making it easier to work with BIM models in a more lightweight, intuitive environment.

By converting BIM elements into SketchUp groups and components, designers can make quick modifications, create section cuts, and annotate models with SketchUp’s familiar tools. This workflow is especially useful for those who want to use SketchUp as a conceptual modelling space while referencing precise BIM data from Revit.

Exporting SketchUp Models to Revit

While SketchUp Studio does not have a direct export to Revit function, there are several ways to transfer models back into Revit:

  1. DWG/DXF Export – Exporting SketchUp models as DWG files allows Revit to import them as CAD geometry.
  2. IFC Export – If the SketchUp model contains structured elements, exporting to IFC can help retain classification data for BIM integration.

These methods ensure that SketchUp models remain usable within Revit, although they often require some manual adjustments to maintain accuracy and performance.

SketchUp has created an excellent video demonstrating just how easy the Revit importer in SketchUp studio is: