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SketchUp works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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3D modeling software for architecture, interior design, and engineering by Trimble

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

From Syria without a VPN, a 7-day SketchUp Pro trial was started on the account: the site showed "Your trial has started".

DownloadsFails

SketchUp's Extension Warehouse (extensions.sketchup.com), where add-ons are downloaded, returned a 403 page from Syria saying the site is configured to block access from the visitor's country.

Landing pageWorks

The SketchUp website (sketchup.trimble.com) loaded normally in a mobile browser from Syria.

Sign-upWorks

From Syria without a VPN, a Trimble account for SketchUp was created. Syria is not offered in the Country or Region list, but the field is optional and the account was completed without it.

Sign-inWorks

From Syria without a VPN, the tester signed in to SketchUp with a Trimble account; the signed-in account menu is shown.

One-time codes (OTP)Works

From Syria, a Trimble Identity verification code arrived by email.

PaymentFails

From Syria, adding SketchUp Pro to the cart failed: the store showed "Unable to update shopping cart information", prices did not load and the Add to cart button kept spinning.

UpgradeFails

SketchUp Pro could not be bought from Syria because adding it to the cart failed with a store error, so the paid plan could not be reached.

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Activity Summary

SketchUp's availability in Syria is listed as unknown. A community volunteer asked Trimble, which makes SketchUp, in October 2026 to review its Syria restriction, with no reply recorded.

Contacted Company

Community Updates

A community volunteer wrote to Trimble at arfc_compliance@trimble.com, asking it to review the restrictions that keep users in Syria from SketchUp's services and to pass the request to its legal or compliance team, citing the changed sanctions framework.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing SketchUp in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Trimble can change that.

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Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of SketchUp works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting SketchUp directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.