Note: Previously, %%LiveSync%% and Lumion View were included in a single plugin. Lumion View has since evolved into Axogram, while the latest %%LiveSync%% plugin once again contains only the %%LiveSync%% functionality.
Choose the plugin that matches your workflow and software versions.
1. Downloading LiveSync
The current %%Lumion LiveSync for SketchUp%% plugin connects your SketchUp model to Lumion in real time.
This is the go-forward version of the plugin and supports:
- SketchUp 2025 and newer.
- Lumion 2025 and newer.
It installs %%LiveSync%% only.
The current plugin can be downloaded from the Trimble Extension Warehouse or from this article (below).
Select the import method for your version of SketchUp and Lumion
SketchUp version |
Import method |
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SketchUp 2026 SketchUp 2025 |
Lumion 2024.4.3 or newer: |
| SketchUp 2025 |
Lumion 2024.0 to 2024.4.3: Use LiveSync for SketchUp 2025 (3.60.786), which is available here or import as .SKP. Note: Using the previous LiveSync version (3.60.785) with SketchUp 2025 may result in issues with the model or materials Lumion 12.0 - 12.5: LiveSync |
| SketchUp 2024 |
Lumion 2024.0 or newer: LiveSync or import .SKP file. Lumion 2023.0 to Lumion 2023.4.4: import .SKP file. Lumion 12.0 - 12.5: LiveSync SketchUp 2024 no longer provides for saving to an earlier version. From Lumion 12.0 or newer you may be able to import your model from the Skp file. However, please see Section 3.11: Why might some part of your model in SketchUp not show in Lumion? in
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| SketchUp 2023 |
Lumion 2023.0 or newer: LiveSync or import .SKP file Lumion 12.0 - 12.5: LiveSync or import .SKP file (File -> Save as -> SketchUp 2020 format) |
| SketchUp 2022 | Lumion 12.0 or newer: LiveSync or import .SKP file |
| SketchUp 2021 | Lumion 12.0 or newer: LiveSync or import .SKP file |
2. How to install the LiveSync (only) plug-in:
Install Extension
Install via the SketchUp Extension Manager: (no longer available at the Extension Warehouse)
Any problems?
Contact us via our Technical Support Request form:
- Knowledge Base: Contact Lumion Technical Support
3. Supercharge SketchUp with one plug-in!
Lumion LiveSync for SketchUp
Immediately set up a live, real-time visualization between SketchUp and Lumion. Change the SketchUp model’s shape and you’ll see these changes taking place, in real-time, in Lumion’s breathtaking, lifelike environment.
As you continue modeling in SketchUp, you can simultaneously view your project in Lumion surrounded by an immersive, fully featured landscape (mountains, water, grass). Beautiful materials make the design 'pop', while photo-realistic lighting suddenly heightens your sense of environment, realism and depth.
Real-time materials synchronization
Instantly breathe life into your synced SketchUp model by applying any of Lumion’s 1000+ high-definition materials in the Lumion editor. As you continue to develop the design, you can tweak the materials exactly to your liking and then save your material layouts for future rendering.
Live point-of-view synchronization
LiveSync now enables live point-of-view synchronization. Turn it on and immediately adopt the SketchUp camera perspective, making your work easier, faster and more enjoyable.
Automatic model imports
When establishing the LiveSync connection, Lumion will automatically import your SketchUp model. Continue working on and modifying your project even after you turn off LiveSync, and easily save the file as an .LS for future rendering or development.
See Also:
- Knowledge Base: Model import guidelines for SketchUp
- Knowledge Base: How does LiveSync 3 work with existing imported models in Lumion Scenes?
- Knowledge Base: How do you replace imported 'proxy' objects with Library objects?
- Video Tutorial: LiveSync for SketchUp: Model synchronization
- Video Tutorial: LiveSync for SketchUp: Camera synchronization
- Video Tutorial: LiveSync for SketchUp: Materials synchronization