# \#image **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/image/101.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [Style and SKM file icons](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/style-and-skm-file-icons/347138)
**Author:** [@TIG](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/TIG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/style-and-skm-file-icons/347138 "2026-05-25T13:37:28Z")
One long running Windows bugbear is that SKP files etc show an image in their file-icon, but SketchUp’s .SKM \[material\] and .Style files do not \[of course they do show up in SketchUp itself but use a generic icon in Wind… --- ## [Tiled Aerial Imagery on Terrain Surface... missing 'projected' option for Textures](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tiled-aerial-imagery-on-terrain-surface-missing-projected-option-for-textures/336101)
**Author:** [@wdawson](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/wdawson)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tiled-aerial-imagery-on-terrain-surface-missing-projected-option-for-textures/336101 "2025-08-08T20:31:26Z")
I have a very high quality tiled aerial image that was purchased from Nearmap through the PlaceMaker plugin for SketchUp Pro. Below the tiled aerial image I have a surface that was created from contours. I need to appl… --- ## [How to precisely scale an image in Layout](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-precisely-scale-an-image-in-layout/33159)
**Author:** [@DRYoung](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/DRYoung)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 1:44am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-precisely-scale-an-image-in-layout/33159 "2025-07-15T01:44:34Z")
I am scaling an image on a Layout page, but can not hold the shift+alt, click on a grip to scale, and enter a scale value at the same time. Help! What’s the trick here? --- ## [\[Plugin\] Pic2Shape - Extracting contours from images](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/plugin-pic2shape-extracting-contours-from-images/319996)
**Author:** [@Fredo6](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Fredo6)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/plugin-pic2shape-extracting-contours-from-images/319996 "2025-06-21T18:41:07Z")
Pic2Shape extracts contours from images as faces / edges geometry. The contouring is based on pixel transparency, which can come from the image itself (in PNG), or from filtering in / out colors. The geometry can be gen… --- ## [Non-planar, image/surface based entourage drawn "out of order"](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/non-planar-image-surface-based-entourage-drawn-out-of-order/326412)
**Author:** [@suace](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/suace)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/non-planar-image-surface-based-entourage-drawn-out-of-order/326412 "2025-05-14T13:18:34Z")
I am using “2D images” for foliage and entourage for this model (please correct my chosen term for this type of object). However, I am somehow causing “images” in the background to appear over the “images” in the foregro… --- ## [TGE's Trains and Railroad Things](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tges-trains-and-railroad-things/254212)
**Author:** [@Trans-Galactic\_Express](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Trans-Galactic_Express)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tges-trains-and-railroad-things/254212 "2024-04-01T08:40:44Z")
Tonight I’m starting a thread showcasing my work for my train and railroad models. The images above I’ve made as a sort of “sampler” for my work, I will also showcase individual models later on in this thread. A… --- ## [Poor quality pattern rendering in LayOut](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/poor-quality-pattern-rendering-in-layout/305398)
**Author:** [@renton555](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/renton555)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/poor-quality-pattern-rendering-in-layout/305398 "2024-12-24T21:47:51Z")
Hi, I am trying to set up Curic Section with layout to produce section drawings that will be between 1/2" = 12" and 1"=12" scales and I’m experiencing issues with render quality. This what it looks like in SketchUp: … --- ## [Why doesn't my PNG files show?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/why-doesnt-my-png-files-show/291815)
**Author:** [@x1tiina.tholen](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/x1tiina.tholen)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/why-doesnt-my-png-files-show/291815 "2024-09-27T16:30:25Z")
Hi - I am having a problem importing images with Transparens? Is this due to my graphic card or am I doing something wrong? I can add this PNG file to a Face - but not whitout. Would be greatful for any advice. Thank yo… --- ## [Convert an image file to an skm file to import in SketchUp for Schools](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/convert-an-image-file-to-an-skm-file-to-import-in-sketchup-for-schools/265764)
**Author:** [@dlanier](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/dlanier)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2024, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/convert-an-image-file-to-an-skm-file-to-import-in-sketchup-for-schools/265764 "2024-03-30T16:53:07Z")
Topic says it all. I need help with this. I used to use the free SketchUp 2017 desktop version to create new materials, but I can only use the SU for Schools browser version on my work computer. Any advice? Thank you for… --- ## [Layout import image appears huge](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-import-image-appears-huge/259625)
**Author:** [@gb-vanuden](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/gb-vanuden)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-import-image-appears-huge/259625 "2024-02-14T16:25:36Z")
Good day, To me it seems that since the update to 23 images that I import appear huge and I almost every time have to scale them to 50% or more to have 'm fit in the artboard. I tried to find a setting on this but can’… --- ## [Extension Warehouse - Update Profile picture](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/extension-warehouse-update-profile-picture/255512)
**Author:** [@RafaFiedo](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/RafaFiedo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/extension-warehouse-update-profile-picture/255512 "2024-01-15T13:50:51Z")
I can’t edit profile picture on the extension warehouse. Did somebody have this issue? or maybe I am in wrong area… I have no idea how I can change my profile picture (I never set it) Changing store picture works with… --- ## [Can I create 'crop' image from sketchup view?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/can-i-create-crop-image-from-sketchup-view/254804)
**Author:** [@RafaFiedo](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/RafaFiedo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/can-i-create-crop-image-from-sketchup-view/254804 "2024-01-12T00:08:54Z")
Hey, I am searching a way to crop rectangle image from view. For example for points: p\_start = \[400, 400\] p\_end = \[1000,800\] I want to take only that part of image. Something like only red rectangle. I thought a… --- ## [How do i display textures on SketchUp?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-i-display-textures-on-sketchup/249226)
**Author:** [@DonkeyKong35](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/DonkeyKong35)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 3:12am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-i-display-textures-on-sketchup/249226 "2023-11-24T03:12:49Z")
i am trying to display the remotecontrol.png texture to display. --- ## [3D Warehouse Upload Suggestion](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/3d-warehouse-upload-suggestion/233559)
**Author:** [@gsharp](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/gsharp)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2023, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/3d-warehouse-upload-suggestion/233559 "2023-06-24T06:25:15Z")
Can I suggest the Trimble allow 3d Warehouse users to add their own image of their uploaded component rather that have this clunky, slow and limited functionality autogenerated image. Apart from being quicker, more s… --- ## [Dica de plugin para importar imagem vazada](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dica-de-plugin-para-importar-imagem-vazada/211559)
**Author:** [@jvscandiani](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/jvscandiani)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dica-de-plugin-para-importar-imagem-vazada/211559 "2022-10-26T13:48:47Z")
Boa noite, galera! Preciso de um plugin que importe imagens com detalhes vazados, para transformar em um componente no Sketchup. Preciso transformar essa imagem em um componente no Sketchup, ela tem esses detalhes q… --- ## [Add Location with high resolution not working](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/add-location-with-high-resolution-not-working/207696)
**Author:** [@ruirego](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ruirego)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/add-location-with-high-resolution-not-working/207696 "2022-09-11T12:07:29Z")
hello, when i import a location with the hight resolution it doesn’t shows the terrain anyone else with this issue? tks, r^2 --- ## [SketchUp is making my JPEG really blurry](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-is-making-my-jpeg-really-blurry/199722)
**Author:** [@JamieStorey2000](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/JamieStorey2000)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-is-making-my-jpeg-really-blurry/199722 "2022-05-28T15:03:36Z")
I am currently trying to create a studio plan using a JPEG image of a large studio. When I import into a plain SketchUp file (I am using SketchUp 2022) the resolution appears blurry. I tried to use the large image splitt… --- ## [Bugs in SketchUP Viewer VR with HP Reverb G2 & Windows Mixed Reality](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/bugs-in-sketchup-viewer-vr-with-hp-reverb-g2-windows-mixed-reality/194781)
**Author:** [@Lido](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Lido)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/bugs-in-sketchup-viewer-vr-with-hp-reverb-g2-windows-mixed-reality/194781 "2022-04-04T08:33:08Z")
SketchUp Viewer VR has some strange behaviors. It is installed on a fully upgraded Windows 10 PC equipped with an Nvidia RTX3090 video card. I use the HP Reverb G2 headset with Windows Mixed Reality. Problems: 1) the ins… --- ## [Image import quality](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/image-import-quality/190075)
**Author:** [@bicyclize](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/bicyclize)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2022, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/image-import-quality/190075 "2022-02-16T13:42:27Z")
Is it up to my graphics card that the imported image is blurry? I cannot trace through the raster image in Sketchup, but nice and crisp in Layout. Is it up to graphics card? Anything to be done? OpenGL preferences are … --- ## [Geolocation Imagery Quality Issues](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/geolocation-imagery-quality-issues/129532)
**Author:** [@eperrett](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/eperrett)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2020, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/geolocation-imagery-quality-issues/129532 "2020-08-05T18:04:25Z")
Several months ago in Sketchup 2020 the Add Location feature got a huge quality boost. I was able to select “import tiles” and select a quality range of the imported aerial imagery along with the terrain. Suddenly, this … --- ## [How to deal with an image?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-deal-with-an-image/118089)
**Author:** [@nmgm1997](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/nmgm1997)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-deal-with-an-image/118089 "2020-03-04T06:46:09Z")
I notice a model have some images. I haven’t deal image now. I deal the entities and the faces under the entities , and get entities and material from group and component\_instance that under entities . And repeat the … --- ## [How/where to edit uploaded .png files](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-where-to-edit-uploaded-png-files/116129)
**Author:** [@questions](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/questions)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-where-to-edit-uploaded-png-files/116129 "2020-02-12T15:06:25Z")
Im on the trial version of SketchUp trying to perform some simple editing/color changes to an uploaded .png file. Im not sure what would be the best app to use (3D, Layout, etc), plus Im not sure what to even use for co… --- ## [How do you import a photo from your downloads into SketchUp for Schools?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-you-import-a-photo-from-your-downloads-into-sketchup-for-schools/110454)
**Author:** [@cadencehaywood25](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/cadencehaywood25)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-you-import-a-photo-from-your-downloads-into-sketchup-for-schools/110454 "2019-12-06T14:34:58Z")
helpppppppppppppppppppppppp --- ## [Texture import/edit hanging SketchUp](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/texture-import-edit-hanging-sketchup/109937)
**Author:** [@Mickjeffree](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Mickjeffree)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/texture-import-edit-hanging-sketchup/109937 "2019-12-02T16:20:31Z")
When I try to edit or import a texture sketchup hangs ? All was fine before the latest update now when i try i have to close sketchup via task manager !!! Any ideas anyone ? --- ## [Black screen after exporting (from Vray)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/black-screen-after-exporting-from-vray/107219)
**Author:** [@colintjuhh](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/colintjuhh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/black-screen-after-exporting-from-vray/107219 "2019-10-23T21:43:10Z")
hi guys, when i render a image in vray i am getting a perfect view of my model. but when i save the image as an JPEG or PNG file i am getting the image with a black layer over it in my files. Why does this happen and ho… --- ## [Traditional Toys](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/traditional-toys/47598)
**Author:** [@IanT](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/IanT)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/traditional-toys/47598 "2019-09-05T11:30:07Z")
A few traditional toys have caught my eye lately for things to model. I spotted some like this, so I had a go. Its modelled accurately and I’ve kept the colours basic and vibrant. Gave me something to do on my usual late… --- ## [What is the best way to rotate material's images from Ruby?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-rotate-materials-images-from-ruby/97008)
**Author:** [@boris.beaulant](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/boris.beaulant)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-rotate-materials-images-from-ruby/97008 "2019-06-12T11:52:55Z")
Hi all ! I’m using Sketchup for woodworking and improve my workflow by developing the OpenCutList extension. An extension to generate a quite well formated part list from the model. Recently I release a new build of Op… --- ## [.gif Watermark Icons](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/gif-watermark-icons/58987)
**Author:** [@anon72365415](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/anon72365415)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2018, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/gif-watermark-icons/58987 "2018-02-27T18:59:40Z")
I’ve been using watermarks to create the illusion of weather, and I was curious if there was the possibility that you could add .gif animated watermark images. --- ## [Best way to trace profile?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/best-way-to-trace-profile/57292)
**Author:** [@cracktor](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/cracktor)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 10:54pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/best-way-to-trace-profile/57292 "2017-12-09T22:54:33Z")
I am currently trying to trace a profile So i am wondering what is the best way to take this profile as acurate and easy as possible over. Found \[this tutorial\] (Sketchup how to trace an image. - YouTube), but i am af… --- ## [Texture image file not found when using photoshop as image editor sketchup 2018](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/texture-image-file-not-found-when-using-photoshop-as-image-editor-sketchup-2018/56610)
**Author:** [@jaceford](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/jaceford)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2017, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/texture-image-file-not-found-when-using-photoshop-as-image-editor-sketchup-2018/56610 "2017-12-01T15:42:01Z")
( I just did a big update on my machine (see photo for machine specs) and now when I go to texture/edit texture image I get the error that “could not complete your request because file could not be found”. This worke… [Next page](https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/image/101.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=image)