PlaceMaker
Quick 3D city design with detailed aerial photographs
With just two clicks, import high-resolution aerial photos, 3D buildings, roads, paths, trees, and water features using the PlaceMaker SketchUp Pro extension.
9 June 2026
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Ready for PlaceMaker v4? Here's what's changing!
PlaceMaker Features
Google Earth 3D
Import detailed 3D models directly from Google Earth into your SketchUp model, now without needing an API key. That also makes this feature available for users in the EU. Choose from four different levels of detail: from low for large surface areas and massing studies to high for detailed environments. New in v4: preview your Google Earth import before actually importing it, so you always know exactly what you’re getting.
System Requirements
Software
- Operating system Windows 10 or 11 – 64bit
- Host software SketchUp 2024 – 2026
- Internet Internet connection required
Hardware requirements
- Processor Intel Core
- RAM 8GB
Pricing
PlaceMaker is available in the following licensing options (excl. 21% VAT).
€0
- Perfect for small projects and students
- Data imports require credits
- Imports limited to 4km2
€ 239,-
per year
- Perfect for commercial use
- Includes 1000 Credits
- Includes building bundle
- Free OpenstreetMap data
- Data at discounted credit rate
- Unlimited imports
€ 109,-
per year
- For active users
- Free OpenStreetMap Data
- Data at discounted credit rate
- Unlimited imports
Questions or more information?
If you’d like more information about PlaceMaker, please contact us.