# SketchUp 2025 – Option to Revert to Original Material Library? **URL:** \ **Category:** SketchUp\ **Created:** [March 12, 2025, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-option-to-revert-to-original-material-library/318700 "2025-03-12T08:03:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Hamzah198501](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/hamzah198501/32/265217_2.png) [@Hamzah198501](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Hamzah198501)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2025, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-option-to-revert-to-original-material-library/318700/1 "2025-03-12T08:03:56Z")
Is there a way in SketchUp 2025 to revert to the original material library? The new materials are quite distracting—many of them feature square patterns with sharp corners that face directly at the viewer. Additionally, several key materials like grass, water, and others seem to be missing. ---
**Author:** ![paul.millet](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/paul.millet/32/236258_2.png) [@paul.millet](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/paul.millet)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2025, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-option-to-revert-to-original-material-library/318700/2 "2025-03-12T08:06:20Z")
hello > [@SketchUp 2025 Is Live!](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-is-live/316238/133): > > You can copy material from old SketchUp installation to SU2025. Here is one way, to do it: play_button Click to see the method: ---
**Author:** ![ntxdave](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/ntxdave/32/12096_2.png) [@ntxdave](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ntxdave)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2025, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-option-to-revert-to-original-material-library/318700/3 "2025-03-12T15:31:31Z")
Another easy way: - Go to c:\programdata\sketchup\sketchup 2024\sketchup\materials - Right click on the materials folder and then click on copy - Now go to c:\programdata\sketchup\sketchup 2025\sketchup\materials and right click and then click on paste - Now rename the folder you just passed in to something like Legacy Materials Now when you are in SketchUp 2025 and you go to the Materials Tray you can click on the Dow arrow and select the Legacy Materials folder and you will see the list of folders from your older version of SketchUp Hope this helps you. 😀 ---
**Author:** ![paul.millet](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/paul.millet/32/236258_2.png) [@paul.millet](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/paul.millet)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2025, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-option-to-revert-to-original-material-library/318700/4 "2025-03-12T15:34:12Z")
> [@ntxdave](#): > > Another easy way 🧐 it is the exact same thing ? ---
**Author:** ![ntxdave](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/ntxdave/32/12096_2.png) [@ntxdave](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ntxdave)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2025, 4:21pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-option-to-revert-to-original-material-library/318700/5 "2025-03-12T16:21:07Z")
Maybe so, except you do not have to have two version of the file folders open at the same time (which I was not able to do). 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Hamzah198501](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/hamzah198501/32/265217_2.png) [@Hamzah198501](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Hamzah198501)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 7:00am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-option-to-revert-to-original-material-library/318700/6 "2025-03-13T07:00:09Z")
Thanks so much for sharing this fix—really helpful. I actually found an even easier way: just delete the 2025 materials folder and drop in the 2024 one. Quick, clean, and it works. But honestly? I was stunned by this change. You open the new version, and boom—most of the materials are gone, and what’s left are these sharp, aggressive thumbnails pointing right at you. It’s like someone broke into your workshop, stole your tools, and left a note that says, _“Good luck!”_ It didn’t feel like an upgrade—it felt like a warning shot. But hey, big thanks to the community for fixing what Trimble messed up. **Let’s fix SketchUp and make it usable again.** ---
**Author:** ![ntxdave](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/ntxdave/32/12096_2.png) [@ntxdave](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ntxdave)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-option-to-revert-to-original-material-library/318700/7 "2025-03-13T15:48:09Z")
While I like the PBR materials, we should be able to use something like just plain colors for some options. Since you cannot edit the PBR materials in SketchUp how do we model things like these? ![Color Objects](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/4/4/4492e4e2e824b118417f5473874246cfde685d90.png) ---
**Author:** ![tuna1957](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/tuna1957/32/232524_2.png) [@tuna1957](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/tuna1957)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-option-to-revert-to-original-material-library/318700/8 "2025-03-13T18:46:44Z")
If I’m understanding you correctly. My top two images were rendered in Twilight. The material effects were set up in Twlight’s material editor. If memory serves me correct the image of the rings modeled by Box were also rendered in Twilight. I assume he used several of Twilight’s metal material setups for the render. ---
**Author:** ![ateliernab](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/ateliernab/32/198399_2.png) [@ateliernab](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ateliernab)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-option-to-revert-to-original-material-library/318700/9 "2025-03-13T19:00:47Z")
> [@ntxdave](#): > > we should be able to use something like just plain colors for some options. we are able to use plain colours. actually, to use plain materials. don’t use the PBR style and the PBR maps won’t be used. you can also edit your material and turn all the maps off. * * * * * * > [@ntxdave](#): > > Since you cannot edit the PBR materials in SketchUp double click on your material (in model) or select it and click on the edit tab, just like before. ---
**Author:** ![ntxdave](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/ntxdave/32/12096_2.png) [@ntxdave](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ntxdave)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-option-to-revert-to-original-material-library/318700/10 "2025-03-13T20:43:25Z")
How do I apply materials that are not PBR with the native 2025? ---
**Author:** ![ateliernab](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/ateliernab/32/198399_2.png) [@ateliernab](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ateliernab)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-option-to-revert-to-original-material-library/318700/11 "2025-03-13T20:59:06Z")
create materials the old way, importing an image for example. or by clicking the `+` in the material panel. simply don’t activate metalics, roughness, normal or AO. PBR all work the same. you have one map that is the actual image. then you add maps for various parameters. if you don’t have a map, then the parameter will apply everywhere. if you turn off all the parameters and have no maps, then… all you have is the initial picture. just like previous sketchup versions. * * * in the preference panel, under graphics, there is an option to automatically convert to PBR the materials. but you can turn it off, meaning new materials you create (and old ones from previous projects) will not have the PBR stuff. ---
**Author:** ![dj83659](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@dj83659](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/dj83659)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2025, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-option-to-revert-to-original-material-library/318700/12 "2025-07-15T08:57:16Z")
Thank you for the fix. ---
**Author:** ![ronove](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dec6dc/32.png) [@ronove](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ronove)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 11:42pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-option-to-revert-to-original-material-library/318700/13 "2025-09-11T23:42:51Z")
Hello Hamzah, I’m a bit late to the game. I’m on a Mac latest OS. How do I import the older 2023, or 2024 materials library into 2025. I also am not happy with the ?cube?, views. I can’t even find a proper set of glass colours now. This is just one of my issues with the 2025 layout. Any guidance on importing the old materials, most appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![sam87](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a183cd/32.png) [@sam87](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/sam87)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-option-to-revert-to-original-material-library/318700/14 "2026-02-13T14:06:23Z")
I tried deleting out the newer materials in SketchUp 2026, and pasting in a Legacy Materials folder. Now, when I open a file it reconfigures Sketchup and puts the new materials back into the materials folder. Is there a way to prevent that from happening? ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_68](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d9b06d/32.png) [@Ed\_68](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Ed_68)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 12:10am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-option-to-revert-to-original-material-library/318700/15 "2026-02-17T00:10:47Z")
I’ve tried finding the Materials folder, but no luck. Got IT admin to unlock hidden folders and still no joy. Anyone know why I can’t find it? ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/1/8/18c7d1a80c82f1ecbb7b5841c515822beea4da24.png) ---
**Author:** ![DaveR](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/daver/32/7601_2.png) [@DaveR](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/DaveR)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 12:46am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-option-to-revert-to-original-material-library/318700/16 "2026-02-17T00:46:42Z")
Is SketchUp 2024 installed on your computer? If it is you need to look in ProgramData not Program Files. **c:\programdata\sketchup\sketchup 2024\sketchup\materials** ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_68](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d9b06d/32.png) [@Ed\_68](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Ed_68)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 1:35am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-option-to-revert-to-original-material-library/318700/17 "2026-02-17T01:35:45Z")
details !!! just skim past that first bit and read what you think is there. thanks Dave. Never even knew of Program Data folder before now. Much appreciated, all working now 😀 ---
**Author:** ![Anssi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/anssi/32/105_2.png) [@Anssi](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Anssi)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-option-to-revert-to-original-material-library/318700/18 "2026-02-17T13:10:10Z")
> [@Ed\_68](#): > > Never even knew of Program Data folder before now. Yes, it is not so obvious. Another hidden folder whose existence it is useful to be aware of is the Appdata folder in your personal profile (C:\Users\”\<“your username”\>”\AppData\Roaming\AppData). The SketchUp folder in there stores your preferences, personal templates, extensions and such. ---
**Author:** ![colin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/colin/32/70101_2.png) [@colin](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/colin)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2025-option-to-revert-to-original-material-library/318700/19 "2026-02-17T14:48:51Z")
There was a change a few versions ago, and some things that would normally be in %AppData%\SketchUp 2024\SketchUp\ might indeed be in C:\ProgramData\SketchUp 2024\SketchUp. I don’t know why the change was made. You may find that one location has content, and the other is blank.