# Export NotebookLM sources to BibTeX

Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/bibliography-to-bibtex  
Section: Export  
Last verified: November 2026  
Plan: Free + Pro

Yes. To export NotebookLM sources to BibTeX, select them in the Sources panel and choose the bibliography tool that Ultra Exporter adds to the tools menu. The basic version is free in NotebookLM Ultra Exporter; the downloadable and repeatable options need Pro. You get BibTeX entries for the selected sources, to copy on Free or download as a .bib file with Pro.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Content | A bibliography is a formatted reference list built from the metadata of a notebook's sources. |
| Output | BibTeX (.bib) |
| Plan | Free + Pro |
| Where | Sources panel tools menu |
| 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. In the Sources panel, select the sources to cite and choose the bibliography tool in the tools menu.
3. Choose **BibTeX** 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 BibTeX entries for the selected sources, to copy on Free or download as a .bib file with Pro.

Import the .bib file into Zotero, JabRef or Overleaf, then complete authors and years there.

## Limits to know before you export

- NotebookLM does not provide authors or publication dates, so entries use the no-author, no-date rules with an access date. Complete them in your reference manager.
- Free previews and copies up to 5 sources. Pro removes the source cap and adds downloadable files.
- This formats source metadata. It does not check whether a claim is supported by its source.

## Can NotebookLM export a source bibliography on its own?

NotebookLM has no bibliography or citation-style export for a notebook's sources. Google changes these menus often. The item's own menu in your notebook shows what is built in today.

## Other outputs for a source bibliography

| Output | Plan | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| APA style (APA) | Free + Pro | [Cite NotebookLM sources in APA style](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/bibliography-to-apa) |
| MLA style (MLA) | Free + Pro | [Cite NotebookLM sources in MLA style](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/bibliography-to-mla) |
| Chicago style (Chicago) | Free + Pro | [Cite NotebookLM sources in Chicago style](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/bibliography-to-chicago) |
| RIS (.ris) | Free + Pro | [Export NotebookLM sources to RIS](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/bibliography-to-ris) |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is it free to export NotebookLM sources to BibTeX?

Partly. A limited version is free, and the full feature needs Ultra Exporter Pro. The limits are listed in the quick facts on this page.

### Can I import the BibTeX into Zotero?

Yes. In Zotero choose File, Import and select the .bib file, or use Import from Clipboard with copied entries.

### Why are authors and dates missing from my NotebookLM bibliography?

NotebookLM does not expose author or publication-date metadata for sources, so the entry is built from the title, link and access date. Add the missing fields in Zotero, Mendeley or by hand.

### How many sources can one bibliography include?

The bibliography covers every source you select. Free is capped at 5 sources per bibliography; Pro has no source cap.

## Related guides

- [NotebookLM to Zotero: source lists as BibTeX or RIS](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-zotero)
- [BibTeX vs RIS for NotebookLM sources](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/bibtex-vs-ris)
- [Export NotebookLM sources to RIS](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/bibliography-to-ris)
- [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)