DesignToolbox AI for SketchUp

Render views, edit images, generate layouts, create scene sets, panoramas, videos and 3D models — all without leaving SketchUp.

Windows & macOS SketchUp 2019+ Version 0.1.96

AI Skills for Your Whole Workflow

Go beyond rendering with image, layout, video and 3D tools built into the plugin

360° Panorama Rendering

Image to 3D Model

One Plugin, More Ways to Create

Move from SketchUp views and reference images to presentation-ready results

AI Render & Image Edit

Capture a SketchUp view or upload an image, then render, restyle and keep editing the result.

Layout Tools

Turn floor plans into realistic views, or generate new residential layouts from a reference plan.

Scene Set Render

Render multiple views of the same design with consistent style, atmosphere and visual direction.

Panorama & Video

Create immersive panoramas and animate a still image into a short video.

Image to 3D

Generate single-object or multi-object 3D models from reference images and import supported results.

AI Design Agent

Use natural language to assist with repetitive SketchUp modeling and design operations.

How It Works

From a SketchUp view or reference image to a finished result in four steps

SketchUp Plugin workflow step
1

Open the Plugin

Launch DesignToolbox from SketchUp's Extensions menu. The plugin window appears alongside your model.

2

Choose a Skill

Pick AI Render, Image Edit, Layout, Panorama, Video, 3D or another tool from the Skills menu.

3

Add Input and Direction

Capture a view, upload or paste an image, then describe the result you want.

4

Generate and Continue Editing

Review the result, download it or send it directly to Image Edit for another pass.

Included AI Skills

Choose the workflow you need; the current credit cost is always shown before generation

AI Render

Viewport to image
Multiple styles

Turn the current SketchUp view into a polished architectural or interior render.

Layout Tools

Plan workflows
Render or generate

Create a rendered view from a plan or generate a new layout.

3D & Video

Media generation
Images to new formats

Generate videos, panoramas and 3D assets from image references.

Easy Installation

Get started in just a few minutes

1

Download Plugin

Get the .rbz file from our website

2

Open Extension Manager

Go to Window > Extension Manager in SketchUp

3

Install Extension

Click "Install Extension" and select the .rbz file

4

Start Rendering

Find DesignToolbox in the Extensions menu

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Frequently Asked Questions

The plugin supports SketchUp 2019 or later on Windows 10/11 and macOS 10.15+. Importing generated 3D models requires SketchUp 2024 or later. A stable internet connection is required for AI features.
We support SketchUp 2019 or later on Windows and macOS. Importing generated 3D models requires SketchUp 2024 or later.
Credit cost varies by AI skill and selected settings. The Run button always shows the current cost before generation, and your account shows subscription and permanent credit balances separately.
The plugin requires an internet connection to send your viewport captures to our AI rendering servers. However, you can prepare your models offline and render when connected.
Standard renders are output at 1K (1024px) resolution. You can upgrade to 2K (2048px) resolution for higher quality prints and presentations. Panorama renders support up to 4K resolution for immersive VR experiences.
Yes! New users receive free credits upon registration to try all features of the plugin. No credit card required to start.

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