# Download a NotebookLM Audio Overview as an audio file

Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/audio-overview-download  
Section: Export  
Last verified: November 2026  
Plan: Free

Yes. To download a NotebookLM Audio Overview, find the finished audio in Studio or in the workspace Audio view and choose download. It is free in NotebookLM Ultra Exporter, with no daily quota and no account. You get the original audio file of the Audio Overview, in the format NotebookLM provides.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Content | An Audio Overview is the podcast-style discussion NotebookLM generates from your sources. |
| Output | an audio file (audio) |
| Plan | Free |
| Where | Studio panel, or the Audio view in the workspace |
| Processing | Converted in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to export. |

## Steps

1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab.
2. Open the workspace or the Studio panel and find the finished Audio Overview.
3. Choose **an audio file** in the list of outputs and set any options shown for it.
4. Open the downloaded file and check it before you rely on it or share it.

## What you get

You get the original audio file of the Audio Overview, in the format NotebookLM provides.

The download keeps the actual format and is not transcoded to MP3. Most players handle it as it is.

## Limits to know before you export

- The download keeps the audio's actual format. The extension does not transcode audio to MP3.
- The Audio Overview must have finished generating.

## Can NotebookLM export Audio Overviews on its own?

Gemini Notebook lets you download an Audio Overview one file at a time. It has no playlist, no podcast feed and no bulk download. Google changes these menus often. The item's own menu in your notebook shows what is built in today.

## Other outputs for Audio Overviews

| Output | Plan | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| a private podcast feed (RSS) | Pro | [Listen to NotebookLM Audio Overviews as a private podcast](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/audio-overview-to-private-podcast) |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is it free to download a NotebookLM Audio Overview as an audio file?

Yes. It is a basic format with no daily export quota, no account and no payment card. Free batches are limited to 5 items.

### Can I download NotebookLM audio as MP3?

The extension downloads the original audio in its actual format and does not promise MP3 transcoding. Convert it with an audio tool if a device requires MP3.

### Can I get a transcript of a NotebookLM Audio Overview?

The extension downloads and publishes the audio; it does not transcribe it. If you need text, add the audio back as a source or use a transcription tool.

### Can I handle several Audio Overviews at once?

The workspace lists Audio Overviews across notebooks so you can download or publish several without opening each notebook.

## Related guides

- [Private podcasts from NotebookLM Audio Overviews](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/private-podcasts)
- [Listen to NotebookLM Audio Overviews as a private podcast](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/audio-overview-to-private-podcast)
- [Export NotebookLM Video Overviews to MP4](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/video-overview-to-mp4)
- [Cite NotebookLM sources in APA style](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/bibliography-to-apa)
- [Cite NotebookLM sources in MLA style](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/bibliography-to-mla)
- [Cite NotebookLM sources in Chicago style](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/bibliography-to-chicago)