> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.transmutr.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.transmutr.com/getting-started.md).

# Getting started

Three steps to get going with Transmutr v2.

## 1. Download and install

1. Download Transmutr from [lindale.io/transmutr](https://lindale.io/transmutr?download).
2. Run the installer:
   * **Windows**: follow the setup wizard.
   * **macOS**: open the package and place Transmutr in Applications.
3. Launch Transmutr.

## 2. Start a trial or activate a license

When you open Transmutr without a license, the **Options** panel opens automatically on the license section.

* **Try for free**: click **Start 7 Days Trial**, enter your email address, and confirm.
* **Activate**: click **Activate License**, then enter the license key from your purchase email (or log in with your Lindalë account).
* **Purchase**: click **Purchase a license** to buy from within the app.

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Transmutr v1 licenses do not work with v2. Use **Upgrade Transmutr v1 license to v2** in Options if you still have a v1 key. See also licensing FAQs.
{% endhint %}

## 3. Convert your first model

1. On the file selection screen, click **Browse file** or drag a 3D file into the window.
2. Wait for the model to load. The left side shows a live preview, the right side shows **Geometry** and **Materials** settings.
3. Adjust scale, axis, or materials if needed. Or adjust the simplification level to make the model lighter.
4. Click **Export**, choose a destination, and save the `.skp` file.
5. Optionally send the result into SketchUp (see Send to SketchUp).

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## Next steps

* Read the [**Overview**](/overview.md) for a tour of every major feature.
* Use the [**SketchUp extension**](/sketchup-extension.md) for one-click import and edit-in-place.

## System requirements

<table><thead><tr><th width="205">Requirement</th><th>Details</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Operating system</td><td>Windows 10+ (64-bit) or macOS (Apple Silicon)</td></tr><tr><td>SketchUp</td><td>2024 or newer for the extension; you can still export older <code>.skp</code> versions from <a href="/pages/2KUBZ1GJ4UG3Fj2pVLMB">Options</a></td></tr><tr><td>Optional</td><td>V-Ray (for V-Ray proxies), Enscape (for Enscape proxies)</td></tr></tbody></table>