Varieties of SKP Files

Main SKP Affiliation

.SKP

Extension:	.skp
Type:	SketchUp Document

The SKP file extension is best known for its use in the 3D design program SketchUp. SKP files contain a model like shades, edge effects, wireframes, etc.

Created by:	Trimble Inc.
Group:	3D Image Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.skp

Software Programs That Open The SketchUp Document:

SketchUp by Trimble Inc.

Windows

Mac

IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe by Redway3d and others

Mac

3D Warehouse by Trimble Inc.

Web

SketchUp Viewer by Trimble Inc.

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

DoubleCAD by IMSI/Design, LLC

Windows

Alternative SKP Types

.SKP

Extension:	.skp
Type:	SSEYO Koan Play File

The SKP file extension is used as a SSEYO Koan play file. Koan is a definitive music engine created by a company called SSEYO.

Created by:	Intermorphic
Group:	Uncommon Files

Software Programs That Open SSEYO Koan Play File Files:

Noatikl by Intermorphic

Compatible with:

Windows

.SKP

Extension:	.skp
Type:	Sage Accounting Software Print File

The SKP file extension is also associated with the SAGE 50 Accounting software. SKP files contain print used from the SAGE program.

Created by:	Sage
Group:	Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Sage Accounting Software Print File Files:

Sage 50 by Sage

Compatible with:

Windows

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Troubleshoot SKP Files

Troubles Opening SKP Files

SketchUp Isn't There

When trying to open your SKP file, you get the error "Can't Open SKP File Type". Customarily, this means that SketchUp is not installed on %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the SKP file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your SKP file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

SketchUp is Out-of-Date

Sometimes your installed version of SketchUp won't support your SketchUp Document file. Visit the Trimble Inc. website to download (or purchase) the latest version of SketchUp. This issue mainly occurs when your SketchUp Document file was created by a newer version of SketchUp than you have on your PC.

Tip: Right-clicking on your SKP, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Conclusion: The majority of SKP file opening issues are due to not having the correct SketchUp version installed.

More Causes of Problems Opening SKPs

You can still experience errors opening SKP files even with the latest version of SketchUp installed on your PC. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening SKP files. Issues that aren't software-related:

• Invalid SKP file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry SKP description
• SketchUp or another SKP application experienced a flawed installation
• SKP file corruption
• Your SKP has adversely impacted by malware
• Hardware related to SKPs has device driver corruption
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the SketchUp Document format