SKM File Extension

What is SKM file?

SKM is a file extension commonly associated with SketchUp Materials Format files. SketchUp Materials Format format was developed by Trimble. SKM files are supported by software applications available for devices running Mac OS, Windows. SKM file belongs to the Raster Image Files category just like 522 other filename extensions listed in our database. Users are advised to use SketchUp software for managing SKM files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. SketchUp software was developed by Trimble Navigation Limited, and on its official website you may find more information about SKM files or the SketchUp software program.

Programs which support SKM file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with SKM files, divided into 2 categories based on operating system on which they are available. Files with SKM suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with SKM extension?

Being unable to open files with SKM extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with SKM files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with SKM files.

Step 1. Install SketchUp software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports SKM files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the SketchUp developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading SketchUp installed is by going to developer’s website (Trimble Navigation Limited) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of SketchUp

You still cannot access SKM files although SketchUp is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that SketchUp cannot handle files with SKM may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using SketchUp.

Step 3. Assign SketchUp to SKM files

After installing SketchUp (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open SKM files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the SKM with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where SketchUp is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open SKM files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the SKM file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with SKM extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the SKM for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the SKM file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The SKM may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the SKM is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the SKM file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with SKM extension is complete and error-free

If the SKM file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the SKM file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the SketchUp Materials Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run SketchUp

If the systems has insufficient resources to open SKM files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with SketchUp Materials Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle SKM files.

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