# sketchup2021-600MB file crasheson open (windows) **URL:** \ **Category:** SketchUp\ **Tags:** crash, windows, modeling\ **Created:** [December 17, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup2021-600mb-file-crasheson-open-windows/343118 "2025-12-17T15:37:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Vaishnavi1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/c89c15/32.png) [@Vaishnavi1](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Vaishnavi1)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup2021-600mb-file-crasheson-open-windows/343118/1 "2025-12-17T15:37:07Z")
Hi everyone, I’m using SketchUp 2021 on Windows. My .skp file (~600 MB) crashes / freezes SketchUp while opening. What I have already tried: • Opening .skb backup • Removing all plugins • Import method • Hardware acceleration OFF • Increased virtual memory File was saved properly but now won’t open. If someone can help recover or strip the file, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks in advance. > **[fixed final.skp](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E79q1LxVqpurJYhjprw7orOIlNJbS5T7/view?usp=sharing)** > > Google Drive file. ---
**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:** [December 17, 2025, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup2021-600mb-file-crasheson-open-windows/343118/2 "2025-12-17T15:44:52Z")
So you are using a cr acked version of SketchUp? > [@Vaishnavi1](#): > > File was saved properly but now won’t open Where was the file being saved? Looks like you need to update to SketchUp 2026 with a legal subscription. Your file opens in SketchUp 2026. ![Screenshot - 12_17_2025 , 9_47_14 AM](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/f/1/f10ab0c3e4b627c7ff1bac7a557f0c20a9d1c4e2.jpeg) You need to be using tags correctly. I fixed that in your model. ![Screenshot - 12_17_2025 , 9_48_01 AM](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/7/b/7b50d9d06e5ca9b459d0d2eb072768ea35fa6dee.png) And keep the model purged of unused stuff. ![Screenshot - 12_17_2025 , 9_49_34 AM](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/1/9/19e9f21c995010a6d5e685ca5a337cf0836a4ffc.png) ---
**Author:** ![Vaishnavi1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/c89c15/32.png) [@Vaishnavi1](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Vaishnavi1)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2025, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup2021-600mb-file-crasheson-open-windows/343118/3 "2025-12-17T16:01:57Z")
can you share me my file link with fixing thing ---
**Author:** ![dezmo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/dezmo/32/51058_2.png) [@dezmo](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/dezmo)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2025, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup2021-600mb-file-crasheson-open-windows/343118/4 "2025-12-17T16:15:48Z")
Could you tell us how you obtained the free version of SketchUp 2021? ---
**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:** [December 17, 2025, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup2021-600mb-file-crasheson-open-windows/343118/5 "2025-12-17T16:20:08Z")
It’s not finished being fixed. ---
**Author:** ![Vaishnavi1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/c89c15/32.png) [@Vaishnavi1](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Vaishnavi1)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2025, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup2021-600mb-file-crasheson-open-windows/343118/6 "2025-12-17T16:31:33Z")
SketchUp 2021 was already installed on the system when I received it. I did not personally purchase or activate a license. ---
**Author:** ![Vaishnavi1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/c89c15/32.png) [@Vaishnavi1](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Vaishnavi1)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2025, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup2021-600mb-file-crasheson-open-windows/343118/7 "2025-12-17T16:34:01Z")
When it will be fixed ---
**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:** [December 17, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup2021-600mb-file-crasheson-open-windows/343118/8 "2025-12-17T16:42:46Z")
The file is fixed. Since you are using a cr acked version of SketchUp though, I won’t share it. Get a legal subscription license and install the current version of SketchUp. Then you’ll be able to open it. ---
**Author:** ![Vaishnavi1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/c89c15/32.png) [@Vaishnavi1](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Vaishnavi1)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2025, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup2021-600mb-file-crasheson-open-windows/343118/9 "2025-12-17T16:58:17Z")
I understand your concern. I urgently need to review the file today. If possible, could you please share it in a neutral format (such as SKP saved to an older version, STL/FBX/DWG, or even a Trimble Connect / SketchUp Viewer link)? That would help me proceed immediately while I arrange access to the latest licensed version. Thanks for your support. ---
**Author:** ![franciscofiallosb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/franciscofiallosb/32/191263_2.png) [@franciscofiallosb](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/franciscofiallosb)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2025, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup2021-600mb-file-crasheson-open-windows/343118/10 "2025-12-17T18:52:20Z")
> [@Vaishnavi1](#): > > That would help me proceed immediately while I arrange access to the latest licensed version. 🤌 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/original/3X/f/2/f2a121500b085ed60806607a82720b092d800bb3.png) [@system](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2026, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup2021-600mb-file-crasheson-open-windows/343118/11 "2026-06-15T15:37:51Z")
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