Free with all plans

Export from SketchUp.
Share in AR.

The ModelLink 3D plugin for SketchUp packages your model with iOS AR support, a thumbnail, and rich metadata — all in a single 3DF™ package (.3df).

Start Free Trial Installation Guide

Get more from every upload

The plugin adds capabilities you can't get with a direct .glb upload.

📱

iOS AR Support (USDZ)

The plugin exports both GLB and USDZ formats. iPhone and iPad users get native AR through Apple Quick Look — no app required.

🖼️

Auto-Generated Thumbnails

A 1200x630 preview image is captured from your current SketchUp viewport. It appears in your gallery, dashboard, and social media previews.

🏷️

Rich Metadata

Set a display name, description, project reference, and SKU during export. These flow through to your viewer, gallery, and social sharing previews.

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Single File Upload

Everything is packaged into one 3DF™ file — GLB, USDZ, thumbnail, and metadata. Upload once, everything is configured.

🔗

Social Sharing Previews

When you share a viewer link on Facebook, LinkedIn, or iMessage, your model's name, description, and thumbnail appear automatically.

🎨

PBR Material Settings

Fine-tune environment lighting, tone mapping, exposure, and shadows from your dashboard. Settings persist per project.

What you get with each method

Feature
3DF (.3df)
.glb (Direct)
3D Viewer
✓
✓
Android AR
✓
✓
iOS AR (USDZ)
✓
✗
Auto Thumbnail
✓
✗
Social Previews
✓
✗
Display Name
✓
✗
Description
✓
✗
SKU / Reference
✓
✗

Four steps to AR

1
🛠️

Install

Add the plugin to SketchUp via the Extension Manager

2
📦

Export

Extensions → ModelLink 3D → Export 3DF™

3
☁️

Upload

Drop your .3df file on modellink3d.com

4
🔗

Share

Send the link — clients view in browser or AR

What you need

  • SketchUp 2024 or later (required for USDZ export)
  • Windows or macOS
  • A ModelLink 3D account (free trial included)

Ready to get started?

The plugin is included free with every plan, including the 30-day free trial.