# Cite NotebookLM sources in Chicago style

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

Yes. To cite NotebookLM sources in Chicago style, 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 a Chicago-style bibliography for the selected sources.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Content | A bibliography is a formatted reference list built from the metadata of a notebook's sources. |
| Output | Chicago style (Chicago) |
| 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 **Chicago style** 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 a Chicago-style bibliography for the selected sources.

Chicago has notes-bibliography and author-date variants. Check which your publisher requires and adjust if needed.

## 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) |
| BibTeX (.bib) | Free + Pro | [Export NotebookLM sources to BibTeX](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/bibliography-to-bibtex) |
| RIS (.ris) | Free + Pro | [Export NotebookLM sources to RIS](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/bibliography-to-ris) |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is it free to cite NotebookLM sources in Chicago style?

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.

### Does this create Chicago footnotes in my document?

It creates the bibliography list. Footnotes in an exported document come from the separate Convert references to footnotes option.

### 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

- [Export NotebookLM sources to BibTeX](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/bibliography-to-bibtex)
- [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)
- [Back up a whole NotebookLM notebook as a ZIP archive](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-zip-backup)
- [Sync a NotebookLM notebook to a local folder](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-local-folder)