SKM Types

Chief SKM Description

.SKM

File Ext:	.skm
Classification:	SketchUp Materials File

SKM file extension refers to a texture file for a drawing program called SketchUp. This program is developed by Google. These files are saved in a compressed ZIP format. The contents of these files include XML texture property files, JPG texture images, thumbnail PNG images, as well as 2D graphics which can be layered on 3D models.

Developer:	Trimble Inc.
Kind:	Raster Image Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.skm

Software Programs That Open The SketchUp Materials File:

SketchUp by Trimble Inc.

Windows

Mac

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SKM File Complications

Issues Opening SKM Files

SketchUp Isn't There

When trying to open your SKM file, you get the error "Can't Open SKM File Type". Generally, this is experienced in - because SketchUp isn't installed on your PC. Your operating system cannot associate your SKM with SketchUp, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: When another SKM application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Outdated SketchUp

Your SketchUp Materials File file is incompatible with SketchUp because you might have the wrong version installed. Visit the Trimble Inc. website to download (or purchase) the latest version of SketchUp. Your SketchUp Materials File file was probably created by a newer release of SketchUp than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of SKM file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Primarily, problems experienced when opening SKM files are due to having the incorrect version of SketchUp installed on your computer.

Other Causes of SKM File Opening Problems

Although you might already have SketchUp or another SKM-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening SketchUp Materials File files. If you're still experiencing problems opening SKM files, there could be other computer problems. These issues include:

• Invalid SKM file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Corruption of the SKM file description inside the Registry
• Invalid installation of a SKM-associated program (eg. SketchUp)
• Your SKM can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Your SKM is infected with malware
• SKM-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your SketchUp Materials File file successfully