{"id":9116,"date":"2020-01-09T00:58:41","date_gmt":"2020-01-09T00:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/?p=9116"},"modified":"2023-01-31T17:21:16","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T17:21:16","slug":"used-3d-modeling-file-format-skp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/recover-deleted-skp.html","title":{"rendered":"What Is SKP File and How to Recover Deleted\/Unsaved SketchUp Files"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Losing important files is something that all of us face from time to time. The files can disappear due to user errors, such as accidentally deleted files or unsaved files. It can also be caused by reasons out of your control, such as a failed hard drive, or logical errors. But, this isn\u2019t a cause for worry because you can easily retrieve these lost SKP files.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_skp_file_type\"><\/span>What Is SKP File Type<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>As is evident from its name, the SKP file format is associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SketchUp\">Trimble SketchUp<\/a>, a 3D modeling computer program. SKP is a proprietary format, which means that detailed technical documentation about the file type is not available online.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46682 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/what-is-skp-file.jpg\" alt=\"What Is SKP File Type\" width=\"1996\" height=\"1151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/what-is-skp-file.jpg 1996w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/what-is-skp-file-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/what-is-skp-file-500x288.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/what-is-skp-file-768x443.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/what-is-skp-file-1536x886.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1996px) 100vw, 1996px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>The files themselves contain detailed information about 3D models that users may create. In addition to user-defined models, SKP files also contain SketchUp models like doors, windows, etc. Having these components in SKP files allows users to easily import them for use in bigger projects.<\/p>\r\n<p>SKP files also support 3D printing, which is a major feature of the file format.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f4d6; Historically, the SKP file was first introduced in 2000, by a company called Last Software. Since then, the format, as well as the SketchUp program, has undergone various changes. It was acquired by Google in 2006 and then subsequently acquired by Trimble Navigation in 2012.<\/div>\r\n<p>Read on to find out how you can restore your missing SKP files, and resume work on your favorite 3D projects on SketchUp.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_recover_deleted_sketchup_files\"><\/span>How to Recover Deleted SketchUp Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>The average user can take many paths to retrieve their missing data. Additionally, the recovery process doesn\u2019t require extensive IT knowledge. This makes the idea of recovering data right at home, increasingly appealing.<\/p>\r\n<p>To substantially improve your chances of complete data recovery, remember the tips listed below:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f6ab; NEVER write new data to the affected HDD or SSD.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x231b; START recovering your data as soon as possible.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f3c6; USE the best data recovery method first.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\" role=\"alert\">&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; Importantly, don\u2019t try to recover data at home if the storage device is physically damaged. The same thing applies if your computer is equipped with a TRIM-enabled SSD. In both cases, it\u2019s highly advisable to contact a professional data recovery service. Preferably, one that has a history of successful data recoveries.<\/div>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_recover_permanently_deleted_skp_files_with_software\"><\/span>How to Recover Permanently Deleted SKP Files With Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Without a question, the best way to restore completely missing files at home is to use a third-party data recovery solution. Users need to simply download the program, then run a scan. It is easy to do and most importantly, it has a good success rate. But, it\u2019s important to choose a decent application, otherwise, you would be wasting your money and time.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f4ac; A great many users swear by Disk Drill, an extremely capable data recovery solution. It has a host of features such as the ability to save and load scan sessions, and partial RAID capability. You can even scan bad devices using the program.<\/div>\r\n<p>To recover your files using Disk Drill, go through the following steps:<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 1<\/b><\/span>  Download Disk Drill for Windows or Mac. Windows users can recover up to 500 MB of data for free.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"relative bottom download__block\">\r\n            <div class=\"d-flex align-center download__block__inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__image-wrapper\">\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__image\">\r\n                    <img src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sidebar-ban-96.png\" srcset=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sidebar-ban-2x-1.png 2x\" alt=\"Disk Drill\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\">        \r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__announce\">\r\n                    <b>download-block-title<\/b><br>\r\n                    download-block-text\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__action\">\r\n                    <a href=\"\/\/download.html\" data-href-mac=\/\/disk-drill-mac.html data-href-win=\/\/disk-drill-win.html class=\"button button-green btn-md osreplace\">\r\n<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M11.9546 7.293C11.8736 7.114 11.6956 7 11.4996 7H9.49957V0.5C9.49957 0.224 9.27557 0 8.99957 0H6.99957C6.72357 0 6.49957 0.224 6.49957 0.5V7H4.49957C4.30357 7 4.12557 7.115 4.04457 7.293C3.96257 7.472 3.99457 7.681 4.12357 7.829L7.62357 11.829C7.71857 11.938 7.85557 12 7.99957 12C8.14357 12 8.28057 11.937 8.37557 11.829L11.8756 7.829C12.0056 7.682 12.0356 7.472 11.9546 7.293Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\r\n<path d=\"M13.5 11V14H2.5V11H0.5V15C0.5 15.553 0.948 16 1.5 16H14.5C15.053 16 15.5 15.553 15.5 15V11H13.5Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\ndownload-block-button-text\r\n<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 2<\/b><\/span>  Execute the recently downloaded setup file. The steps in the setup wizard will be self-explanatory.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 3<\/b><\/span>  Launch Disk Drill by either double-clicking the desktop shortcut or opening it using Windows Search (<kbd>Windows key<\/kbd> + <kbd>S<\/kbd>).<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 4<\/b><\/span>  Once you\u2019ve opened Disk Drill, select the affected storage device or partition. Click on the <b>Search for lost data<\/b> button.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46681 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-drive-with-lost-skp-files.jpg\" alt=\"Search for lost SketchUp files.\" width=\"2697\" height=\"1530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-drive-with-lost-skp-files.jpg 2697w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-drive-with-lost-skp-files-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-drive-with-lost-skp-files-500x284.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-drive-with-lost-skp-files-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-drive-with-lost-skp-files-1536x871.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-drive-with-lost-skp-files-2048x1162.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2697px) 100vw, 2697px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 5<\/b><\/span>  Click on <b>Review found items<\/b> after the scan completes.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46680 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/review-fonud-data-with-skp-files.jpg\" alt=\"Review found items screen in Disk Drill.\" width=\"2697\" height=\"1530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/review-fonud-data-with-skp-files.jpg 2697w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/review-fonud-data-with-skp-files-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/review-fonud-data-with-skp-files-500x284.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/review-fonud-data-with-skp-files-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/review-fonud-data-with-skp-files-1536x871.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/review-fonud-data-with-skp-files-2048x1162.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2697px) 100vw, 2697px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 6<\/b><\/span>  Select all the files that you\u2019d like to restore. The filter feature will prove useful in narrowing down the list.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\"><b>Please note:<\/b> check the file&#8217;s <b>Recovery chances<\/b> to make sure the file is recoverable.<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 7<\/b><\/span>  Select the <b>Recover<\/b> option. Pick a recovery location and ensure it is on a different partition or a different storage device to avoid overwriting other files that were deleted from the disk.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46675 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/preview-and-select-skp-files.jpg\" alt=\"Recover a deleted SketchUp files.\" width=\"2697\" height=\"1530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/preview-and-select-skp-files.jpg 2697w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/preview-and-select-skp-files-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/preview-and-select-skp-files-500x284.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/preview-and-select-skp-files-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/preview-and-select-skp-files-1536x871.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/preview-and-select-skp-files-2048x1162.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2697px) 100vw, 2697px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"recover_skp_from_windows_recycle_bin_or_mac_trash\"><\/span>Recover SKP from Windows Recycle Bin or Mac Trash<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Both Windows and macOS have directories that temporarily keep your deleted files. The directories are called Windows Recycle Bin and Mac Trash, sometimes referred to as Bin, in the newer versions of Macintosh.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you believe you unwittingly deleted your SKP files, you will be able to find and restore them from here.<\/p>\r\n<p>Restore deleted files from the Recycle Bin, and Trash, using the steps below:<\/p>\r\n<h4>&#x1fa9f; Windows Recycle Bin<\/h4>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 1<\/b><\/span>  Open Recycle Bin using the desktop shortcut.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46683 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-recycle-bin-2.jpg\" alt=\"Recycle Bin icon Windows 11.\" width=\"1400\" height=\"775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-recycle-bin-2.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-recycle-bin-2-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-recycle-bin-2-500x277.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-recycle-bin-2-768x425.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 2<\/b><\/span>  Pick the SKP files you want to recover.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 3<\/b><\/span>  Now, right-click the file, then choose the <b>Restore<\/b> option. Alternatively, you can use the <b>Restore all items<\/b> option to recover all the files in the Recycle Bin.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46677 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-skp-file.jpg\" alt=\"Restore SKP file in the Windows Recycle Bin.\" width=\"1737\" height=\"1008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-skp-file.jpg 1737w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-skp-file-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-skp-file-500x290.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-skp-file-768x446.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-skp-file-1536x891.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1737px) 100vw, 1737px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h4>&#x1f34f; Mac Trash<\/h4>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 1<\/b><\/span>  Click on the Bin icon in macOS to open the Trash folder.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46357 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-trash-bin.jpg\" alt=\"The Trash icon in macOS.\" width=\"1474\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-trash-bin.jpg 1474w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-trash-bin-300x82.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-trash-bin-500x136.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-trash-bin-768x209.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1474px) 100vw, 1474px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 2<\/b><\/span>  Select the SKP files you want to restore.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 3<\/b><\/span>  Right-click on the relevant SKP files &gt; <b>Put Back<\/b>. The file will be restored back to its original location.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46684 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/put-back-skp-file-1.jpg\" alt=\"An SKP file in the Mac Trash.\" width=\"2208\" height=\"1202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/put-back-skp-file-1.jpg 2208w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/put-back-skp-file-1-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/put-back-skp-file-1-500x272.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/put-back-skp-file-1-768x418.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/put-back-skp-file-1-1536x836.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/put-back-skp-file-1-2048x1115.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2208px) 100vw, 2208px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_recover_unsaved_sketchup_document\"><\/span>How to Recover Unsaved SketchUp Document<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>If you forgot to save your work in SketchUp, we&#8217;ve prepared a few solutions to help you get back to the previous version of your file.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"recover_unsaved_skp_files_with_windows_file_history_and_mac_time_machine\"><\/span>Recover Unsaved SKP Files with Windows File History and Mac Time Machine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Another nifty feature, in Windows and macOS, is an automatic backup. Referred to as Windows File History and Mac Time Machine, both features work similarly. They back up multiple versions of your files at regular intervals.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\"><b>Please note:<\/b> File History must be previously enabled for this option.<\/div>\r\n<p>But users have to manually select the folders that are backed up. Important folders, such as Documents, are automatically selected. Since SketchUp stores SKP files in the Documents folder by default, it\u2019s highly likely you will be able to restore your files using the backup features in Windows and macOS.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>The steps involved in restoring SKP files using Windows File History are as follows:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 1<\/b><\/span>  Type \u201cfile history\u201d in Windows search (<kbd>Windows<\/kbd> + <kbd>S<\/kbd>).<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 2<\/b><\/span>  Select the <b>Restore your files with File History<\/b> option.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 3<\/b><\/span>  If you come across the Control Panel menu of File History, click on <b>Restore personal files<\/b>. Otherwise, skip this step.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46577 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-restore-personal-files-1.jpg\" alt=\"Restore personal files option.\" width=\"2005\" height=\"1121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-restore-personal-files-1.jpg 2005w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-restore-personal-files-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-restore-personal-files-1-500x280.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-restore-personal-files-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-restore-personal-files-1-1536x859.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2005px) 100vw, 2005px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 4<\/b><\/span>  Find the directory that contains the missing SKP files.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 5<\/b><\/span>  Browse through the backups until you find one that has the required version of your SKP files.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 6<\/b><\/span>  Select the SKP files you want to recover.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 7<\/b><\/span>  Click on the <b>Recover<\/b> button. It\u2019ll be green.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46678 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-skp-file-with-file-history.jpg\" alt=\"An SKP file in Windows File History.\" width=\"1718\" height=\"1133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-skp-file-with-file-history.jpg 1718w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-skp-file-with-file-history-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-skp-file-with-file-history-500x330.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-skp-file-with-file-history-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-skp-file-with-file-history-1536x1013.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1718px) 100vw, 1718px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Steps to restoring SKP files with macOS Time Machine:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 1<\/b><\/span>  Open macOS Spotlight (<kbd>Command<\/kbd> + <kbd>Space<\/kbd>), then enter <b>Time Machine<\/b>.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 2<\/b><\/span>  Find the required folder in the Time Machine app. In most cases, it will be <b>Documents<\/b>.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 3<\/b><\/span>  Look through the backups until you find one that has the SKP files.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 4<\/b><\/span>  Select the SKP files, then click Restore.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46685 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-skp-with-time-machine-1.jpg\" alt=\"An SKP file in the macOS Time Machine,\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-skp-with-time-machine-1.jpg 3840w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-skp-with-time-machine-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-skp-with-time-machine-1-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-skp-with-time-machine-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-skp-with-time-machine-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-skp-with-time-machine-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3840px) 100vw, 3840px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"restore_unsaved_skp_files_using_the_sketchup_recovery_folder\"><\/span>Restore Unsaved SKP Files Using the SketchUp Recovery Folder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>In case there is a crash or a user forgot to save their SKP file, SketchUp versions 2019.1 and above save a recovery copy of the file every 5 minutes. The files can be found in the following directories:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><b>&#x1f34f; Macintosh:<\/b> \/var\/SKETCHUP\/RecoverdFiles<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>&#x1fa9f; Windows:<\/b> C:\\Users\\UserName\\AppData\\Local\\Temp\\SKETCHUP<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>In older versions of SketchUp, the application creates a backup copy of the SKP file, the second time you manually save your project. In Windows, the file extension changes to .skp and in macOS, it remains SKP. The backup files are located in the same directory as the original files.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_open_skp_files_on_mac_and_windows\"><\/span>How to Open SKP Files on Mac and Windows.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Being a closed-source format, files with the .skp extension can only be properly viewed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sketchup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SketchUp<\/a> program. Luckily, there is a free application by Trimble, called SketchUp Viewer. It allows you to view SKP files in full detail, but you cannot make edits to the file.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46689 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sketchUp-pro.jpg\" alt=\"How to Open SKP Files on Mac and Windows\" width=\"1860\" height=\"1307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sketchUp-pro.jpg 1860w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sketchUp-pro-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sketchUp-pro-500x351.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sketchUp-pro-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sketchUp-pro-1536x1079.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1860px) 100vw, 1860px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>The full-fledged version of SketchUp has a free trial that users can take advantage of.<\/p>\r\n<p>While it\u2019s not the best SKP file opener, users can also view SKP files on a web browser, by uploading the file to <a href=\"https:\/\/3dwarehouse.sketchup.com\/?hl=en\">3DWarehouse<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Losing important files is something that all of us face from time to time. 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