Your SketchUp Files,
Finally Protected
Valt encrypts .skp files so only authorized users can open them. License-bound. Expiry-ready. Audit-tracked. No more leaked designs.
Your .skp files have zero protection
SketchUp is an open format. The moment you send a file, you lose control — forever. Here's what that costs you.
Factory & Brand Networks
Manufacturers, franchises, and dealer networks
Designs leak to competitors
- ×Ex-dealers keep full file sets after contracts expire
- ×Files sent for quoting end up with competing factories
- ×Sub-dealers share files outside of authorized networks
- ×Contract manufacturers copy files during production
Version control is broken
- ×Dealers use outdated specs — products don't match
- ×No way to know who received the latest version
- ×Unauthorized modifications to original designs
- ×Non-uniform quality across the dealer network
Zero visibility on file location
- ×No audit trail of opens, machines, or copies
- ×Inactive dealers may still hold your full library
- ×No digital evidence for legal disputes
- ×No way to revoke access when contracts end
Plugin & Template Vendors
Developers and content creators selling SketchUp assets
Revenue disappears to piracy
- ×1 license shared across 10-person offices
- ×Template packs shared publicly on Facebook groups
- ×Competitors buy 1 license to reverse-engineer and clone
- ×YouTube tutorials teaching users to extract your work
No control over usage
- ×Cannot enforce per-project or time-limited usage
- ×Refunded clients still use files indefinitely
- ×No watermark or tracking in exported projects
- ×Years-built component libraries ripped in one session
Designers & Architects
Independent designers and firms sending files to clients
Designs used without payment
- ×Client shares your files with cheaper contractors to bid
- ×Factories sell your designs after receiving a quote
- ×Unpaid clients continue using files freely
- ×No read receipt — you never know if files were even viewed
No control after sending
- ×Client holds every revision with no version control
- ×No way to revoke or expire access post-project
- ×Watermarks disappear in printed exports
- ×Zero audit trail if disputes arise
Cross-Segment Pain — affects everyone
.skp is fully open
SketchUp Viewer is free. Anyone with your file can open it, inspect it, export it to DWG/OBJ/STL — no barrier whatsoever.
Files sent via email, LINE, WeChat
Zero control once sent. Scattered on recipients' hard drives. No auto-sync when you update. No recall button.
Legal protection doesn't work
NDAs exist but are nearly impossible to enforce technically. In most Asian markets, IP law is hard to pursue. Legal cost exceeds the loss.
No forensic evidence
You can't prove who opened the file, when, or how many copies exist. No audit trail means no case in court.
Take back control of every file you send
Valt works as a native SketchUp plugin. Your workflow stays the same — Ctrl+S still saves. The difference is what's on disk.
- ✕Anyone with the file can open it
- ✕Files never expire
- ✕No way to revoke access
- ✕Zero visibility after sending
- ✕Ex-partners keep access forever
- ✕No evidence for disputes
- ✓Only licensed machines can open files
- ✓Files expire on your schedule
- ✓Revoke any license in one click
- ✓Full audit trail — every open logged
- ✓Access ends automatically when contracts do
- ✓Digital evidence for every access event
Encrypt on Save
.skp → .valtWhen you press Ctrl+S, Valt intercepts the save, encrypts the full .skp file with AES-256-GCM, and writes a tiny .valt shell to disk. The original stays protected.
Bind to a License
Machine-lockedEvery .valt file is tied to a license key. The license is machine-bound — only authorized hardware can decrypt and open the file. No plugin = no access.
Set Expiry & Rules
Auto-expiresDefine exactly how long the file can be opened, how many machines can access it, and what happens when the contract ends. Automatic enforcement — no manual follow-up.
Revoke Instantly
Instant revokeDealer contract ended? Employee left? Someone misused the file? Revoke access immediately from your dashboard. The file becomes unopenable the next time they try.
Full Audit Trail
Every open loggedEvery open, every machine, every access attempt is logged with timestamp and device ID. You have digital evidence for every interaction with your file.
Everything you need to control your files
Built specifically for SketchUp workflows. Not a generic DRM bolt-on — every feature was designed around how design teams actually work.
AES-256-GCM Encryption
Military-grade encryption on every .valt file. The original geometry is never stored in the .skp shell — it lives only in the encrypted blob.
Machine-Bound Licenses
Each license is cryptographically tied to a specific machine's hardware ID. Copy the file anywhere — it won't open without the bound hardware.
File Expiration
Set exact expiry dates on every file you distribute. Access automatically ends at midnight on the expiry date — no manual action needed.
Instant Revocation
Contract ended? Employee left? Revoke any license from your dashboard. The file becomes unopenable immediately — no grace period.
Full Audit Log
Every open, every attempt, every machine — logged with timestamp and device fingerprint. Searchable evidence for any dispute.
Auto Version Control
Push a new version and all licensed users automatically receive the update. Old versions are invalidated. Dealers always use the current spec.
Tamper Detection
GCM authentication tags detect any byte-level tampering with the encrypted file. Corrupted or forged files are rejected before decryption.
Multi-Seat Licensing
Issue licenses to specific machines or machine pools. Define exactly how many devices can access a file and manage them from one dashboard.
Native SketchUp Plugin
Works inside SketchUp 2024–2026. Ctrl+S, File > Open — everything feels native. No separate app. No workflow change.
Zero Workflow Friction
Encrypt on save, decrypt on open — transparently. Your team never sees the encryption layer. The only change: your files are protected.
Offline-First
License validation works without internet after the initial activation grace period. Your team in factories and construction sites stays unblocked.
Batch Distribution
Send an entire library of .valt files to multiple dealers at once. Set per-dealer expiry, per-file permissions, and per-project limits.
Simple, transparent pricing
Start with a 14-day free trial. No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Starter
For individual designers and small studios sending files to clients.
- Up to 3 protected files active
- 5 licensed machines
- File expiry (date-based)
- Basic audit log
- Email revocation
- SketchUp 2024–2026 support
- Community support
Pro
For brands, template vendors, and dealer networks that need full control.
- Unlimited active files
- 50 licensed machines
- File expiry + usage-count limits
- Full audit trail with export
- Instant dashboard revocation
- Auto version push to licensees
- Multi-seat license management
- Batch file distribution
- Priority support
Enterprise
For large factory networks, franchise systems, and enterprise software vendors.
- Everything in Pro
- Unlimited machines
- Custom expiry & rule logic
- SSO / directory integration
- Dedicated audit infrastructure
- SLA guarantee
- On-premises option
- Custom contract terms
- Dedicated account manager
All plans include 14-day free trial · No credit card required · Annual billing saves 20%
Yes — recipients need the free Valt Viewer plugin for SketchUp, plus a valid license key issued by you. The plugin is a lightweight SketchUp extension (< 1 MB). Without it, the file looks like an empty shell.
On the expiry date, the file becomes unopenable automatically. The Valt plugin shows an 'Access expired' message and directs the user to contact the file owner. No internet connection is required at the moment of expiry — the expiry date is embedded in the encrypted file itself.
Valt uses AES-256-GCM — the same encryption standard used by banks and governments. Without the correct license key bound to the correct machine ID, the file is mathematically inaccessible. The .skp shell contains no geometry — there is nothing to recover.
Yes. After initial license activation, Valt uses offline validation. The license cryptographic proof is stored locally. Users in factories or construction sites with no internet connection can open files normally within their grace period.
In the Pro and Enterprise plans, yes. You push a new version from your dashboard. All active licensees are flagged to download the update. Old versions can be invalidated so recipients are forced to use the current spec.
Yes — every open event is logged with timestamp, machine ID, and device fingerprint. You can export this as a CSV for evidence in disputes. Enterprise plans include advanced filtering and webhook integrations.
Valt requires SketchUp Pro or Studio (2024–2026) for full functionality. SketchUp Free and SketchUp Viewer cannot run plugins, so .valt files cannot be opened in those environments — which is an additional layer of protection.
Currently Valt protects .skp files (SketchUp's native format). The file is saved as .valt (an encrypted .skp). Support for protecting Ruby scripts and component libraries (.skc) is on the roadmap.
A password-protected ZIP only prevents initial opening — once unzipped, the file is fully open forever. Valt's protection is persistent: the file checks for a valid license every time it's opened, regardless of how many copies exist. You can also revoke a Valt license; you cannot 'un-share' a ZIP password.
No. Encryption and decryption happen entirely on the user's local machine. Your .skp geometry never leaves your device. Only license validation metadata (machine ID hash, license status) is communicated with Valt servers.
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