Sketchup 2025 newly installed, won't open, shows beachball – macOS 15.5, Mac M2 Ultra

Ok, two things comes to mind, not specifically with SU but softwares in general :

  • try launching sketchup by doing a right click on it then open. this bypasses the basic security against unknown softwares.
  • in mac os’s preferences, look for confidentiality/security, and scroll down. check if your mac is set to accept any app from the store, or trusted devs too.

-have you tried the steps Alyce listed ? SketchUp 2025 Won't Open and Hangs - #7 by UniquelyCreated

@colin and @Barry , our resident experts, are likely asleep right now, being in the us and all. but I’ve pinged them.