HOW TO CHOOSE
Choosing a NotebookLM export tool.
What to check before you decide, and how Ultra Exporter handles each one. Test with your own files whichever tool you try.
Last updated: · NotebookLM is now called Gemini Notebook; this guide applies to both names.
| What matters | How to check | NotebookLM on its own | Ultra Exporter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Word and PDF with equations | Export a note with tables and equations. Can you click an equation in Word and edit it? | See Google’s latest documentation for available export formats | Word with native Office equations, plus PDF, Markdown and LaTeX. Word, PDF, image PPTX, long image and video share 5 successful free exports per local day |
| Editable slides | Open the file in PowerPoint. Is the text in text boxes, or part of an image? | See Google’s latest documentation | Pro rebuilds available slide text into text boxes, outlines and speaker scripts; no OCR or full layout reconstruction. Image PPTX and PDF use the shared free daily quota |
| Flashcards and question banks | Import the file into Anki, Moodle or Canvas, then check the questions, answers and any source labels. | See Google’s latest documentation | Eight free flashcard formats, including Quizlet text and PDF; Pro adds APKG, local card-set merging and duplex PDF. Basic single-quiz and LMS exports are free; Pro adds teaching packs and exam versions. Check target-platform compatibility |
| Mind maps | Can you read an interactive file offline or import the structure into a compatible editor? | See Google’s latest documentation | 7 free formats: HTML, PNG, SVG, Markdown, FreeMind, OPML and JSON. Whole map or one branch; Free batches allow 5 results, Pro removes that batch limit |
| Large batches | Export a real batch. Can you see what failed and retry only those items? | See Google’s latest documentation | Export results with retry for failures. Free export/download batches allow 5 items; Pro removes that batch limit. Google limits still apply |
| Your own backup | Check which readable content is archived and which parts can be imported again. | See Google’s latest documentation | One successful single-notebook ZIP archive on Free. Folder/Obsidian sync and archive import require Pro; importing an archive does not recreate every native Studio item |
| Privacy | Where are documents converted? What goes to a third-party server? | Covered by Google’s terms | Documents convert in your browser. Optional private podcasts upload audio, cover art and feed details to our cloud; anyone holding a private feed link can access its content |
| Cost | Compare the real price, renewal terms and what a one-time purchase covers. | Check Google’s current plans and account limits | Free for essential exports. Pro is annual or one-time |
For current NotebookLM features and account limits, consult Google’s Help Center. Other extensions have their own strengths, and their prices and features change often, so check their official pages. Ultra Exporter is independent and not affiliated with Google.
TRY IT YOURSELF
Preview the export options.
Explore the illustrated output previews, then test the extension with your own material.