On January 6, 2007 I wrote about Google’s Sketch Up software concerning its free and pro versions.

Well Google has recently upgraded and improved its 3D software, which now seems better than ever. The best part is, Google is still offering its software for free and also giving an eight-hour trial of the pro version.

So what’s new in the latest version?

Well after looking at the new feature list, the one that caught my eye is the ability to take a 2D photograph and turn it into a 3D rendering. Also of note is Sketch Up’s feature of being able to render a hand-drawn look. Plus, Google offers support for both Windows (2k, XP) and Mac formats (Mac OS v10.4 [Tiger] or higher).

The feature list is extensive and you may wish to see for yourself all that Sketch Up offers.

Check out version 6 of Google’s Sketch Up software located here.

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