Trimble officially discontinued sales of perpetual licenses years ago. They have also completely shut down the activation servers for older software generations. Beware of Secondary Markets and Scams
Because Trimble officially ended support for the 2017 generation, navigating the installation and licensing process requires specific steps. 1. Licensing SketchUp Make 2017 (Free Version)
SketchUp 2017 was the last version to offer a free desktop edition for non-commercial use, known as SketchUp Make SketchUp Community No License Required license sketchup 2017
Historically, Trimble offered an upgrade path for perpetual licenses. As of 2025, they have discontinued this. You would need to purchase a new subscription.
The Pro edition was built for commercial workflows. It provided access to advanced tools like Solid Tools, CAD exporting, and (the 2D documentation companion). SketchUp Classic License You would need to purchase a new subscription
Enter your (format: SKP-12345-67890 or SB-1234-5678 ). Enter the Authorization Code (a 8-12 character alphanumeric string).
This is the most sensitive section. Because it is end-of-life (EOL), you cannot buy a brand new key from the official website. Because it is end-of-life (EOL)
The built-in Extension Warehouse and 3D Warehouse no longer support SketchUp 2017 connections directly inside the app due to outdated browser technologies embedded in the 2017 code.
If you have a valid license, the process is straightforward: