# Export NotebookLM flashcards to an Anki deck

Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-anki-apkg  
Section: Export  
Last verified: November 2026  
Plan: Pro

Yes. To export NotebookLM flashcards to an Anki deck, open the flashcard deck in Studio, choose Export and pick an Anki deck. This output is part of Ultra Exporter Pro. You get a native Anki deck file. Double-click it or import it in a compatible Anki client and the cards appear as a deck, with no manual field alignment.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Content | Flashcards are question-and-answer cards NotebookLM generates in Studio from your sources. |
| Output | an Anki deck (.apkg) |
| Plan | Pro |
| Where | Export control on the flashcard deck, or the Studio list |
| 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. Connect Pro: open the extension's account panel and sign in with the Google account you bought Pro with.
3. Generate and open the flashcard deck in Studio, then click its Export control. The Studio list also has a direct export entry.
4. Choose **an Anki deck** in the list of outputs and set any options shown for it.
5. Open the downloaded file and check it before you rely on it or share it.

## What you get

You get a native Anki deck file. Double-click it or import it in a compatible Anki client and the cards appear as a deck, with no manual field alignment.

How .apkg files open differs between desktop and mobile Anki clients. Import on desktop first if a phone does not recognise the file.

## Limits to know before you export

- The extension converts the cards that exist. Card quality and how many cards are generated are decided by NotebookLM.
- A card's source label may use the deck title; a per-card citation of the original source is not guaranteed.
- Check questions and answers before using cards for teaching or an exam.

## Can NotebookLM export flashcards on its own?

Google's own download for flashcards is a CSV file. Gemini Notebook does not produce Anki decks, Quizlet text, printable sheets or offline practice pages. Google changes these menus often. The item's own menu in your notebook shows what is built in today.

## Other outputs for flashcards

| Output | Plan | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anki (.tsv) | Free | [Export NotebookLM flashcards to Anki](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-anki) |
| CSV (.csv) | Free | [Export NotebookLM flashcards to CSV](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-csv) |
| Markdown (.md) | Free | [Export NotebookLM flashcards to Markdown](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-markdown) |
| Quizlet (.txt) | Free | [Export NotebookLM flashcards to Quizlet](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-quizlet) |
| PDF (.pdf) | Free | [Export NotebookLM flashcards to PDF](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-pdf) |
| an offline practice page (.html) | Free | [Export NotebookLM flashcards to an offline practice page](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-offline-html) |
| Excel (.xlsx) | Free | [Export NotebookLM flashcards to Excel](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-excel) |
| JSON (.json) | Free | [Export NotebookLM flashcards to JSON](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-json) |
| a double-sided printable PDF (.pdf) | Pro | [Export NotebookLM flashcards to a double-sided printable PDF](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-printable-duplex-pdf) |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is it free to export NotebookLM flashcards to an Anki deck?

No. This output needs Ultra Exporter Pro, available as an annual plan or a one-time purchase. Remaining free exports cannot unlock it.

### Does the .apkg export sync my review history?

No. It creates a deck of new cards. Scheduling and review history live in Anki after you start studying.

### Can I merge several NotebookLM flashcard decks?

Yes, with Pro. You can save card sets locally in the browser and merge saved sets into one export. Saved sets stay in that browser; this is not cloud sync.

### Can I export several flashcard decks at once?

Each deck exports as one file. Free batches handle 5 items; Pro removes that limit and can also merge locally saved card sets into one export.

## Related guides

- [NotebookLM to Anki: flashcards and quizzes as decks](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-anki)
- [Anki text file vs APKG: which NotebookLM flashcard export?](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/anki-tsv-vs-apkg)
- [Export NotebookLM flashcards to CSV](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-csv)
- [Export NotebookLM flashcards to Markdown](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-markdown)
- [Export NotebookLM flashcards to Quizlet](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-quizlet)
- [Export NotebookLM flashcards to PDF](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-pdf)