SketchUp to Three.js: The Fastest Path for Web 3D

SketchUp does not go into Three.js directly in any comfortable way. The practical route is to hand the model off as GLB, then let Three.js load that runtime-friendly asset instead of a native SKP project.

Why GLB Is the Better Bridge

Three.js workflows care about predictable browser delivery more than authoring-native file structure. That makes SKP to GLB the cleanest first step for most websites, demos, and interactive product pages.

This lines up with both SketchUp's GLB / glTF guidance and Blender's glTF documentation because both workflows treat glTF / GLB as a delivery format rather than an editing project format.

Recommended Workflow

• Export the SketchUp model as GLB.
• Inspect scale, orientation, and materials.
• Host the GLB with the rest of the web project.
• Load it in Three.js with GLTFLoader.

Minimal Three.js Loading Example

import { GLTFLoader } from "three/examples/jsm/loaders/GLTFLoader.js";

const loader = new GLTFLoader();
loader.load("/models/example.glb", (gltf) => {
  scene.add(gltf.scene);
});

What Usually Breaks First

Oversized textures, inconsistent scale, and geometry that was never meant for runtime are the common blockers. If the model still needs cleanup before export, route it through the Blender comparison guide first.