File extension SKP
| File type | SketchUp Graphic File Format |
| Developer | Trimble |
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What is a SKP file?
The .SKP file extension refers to SketchUp document created with the SketchUp software. This file is a very popular format for 3D modelling.
The sketchup utility software is used for quick and easy to use 3D model designs that can be generated without consuming much time. The file format offers real-like 3D feel with the ability to create, view, modify and share the 3D models in real time. As the program is developed by google, the sketch up files can be used in some of the google services like Google Earth.It is becoming a very popular online format nowadays for 3D models of geographical objects.
Program(s) that can open the .SKP file
How to open SKP files
If you cannot open the SKP file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports SKP among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the SKP file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the SKP format files
The inability to open and operate the SKP file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the SketchUp Graphic File Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a SKP file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the SKP file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the SKP from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the SKP format
- The SKP file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the SKP file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a SKP file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the SKP file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the SKP file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the SKP file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.SKP) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected SKP file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the SKP file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. SKP) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.