# Export NotebookLM flashcards to PDF

Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-pdf  
Section: Export  
Last verified: November 2026  
Plan: Free

Yes. To export NotebookLM flashcards to PDF, open the flashcard deck in Studio, choose Export and pick PDF. It is free in NotebookLM Ultra Exporter, with no daily quota and no account. You get a basic card sheet or question-and-answer handout for reading and ordinary printing.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Content | Flashcards are question-and-answer cards NotebookLM generates in Studio from your sources. |
| Output | PDF (.pdf) |
| Plan | Free |
| 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. Generate and open the flashcard deck in Studio, then click its Export control. The Studio list also has a direct export entry.
3. Choose **PDF** 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 basic card sheet or question-and-answer handout for reading and ordinary printing.

The ordinary flashcard PDF is free and does not use the daily quota. For cards that line up front-to-back when printed double-sided, see [duplex PDF](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-printable-duplex-pdf).

## 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) |
| an Anki deck (.apkg) | Pro | [Export NotebookLM flashcards to an Anki deck](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-anki-apkg) |
| 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) |
| 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 PDF?

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 print NotebookLM flashcards?

Yes. Export the deck to PDF and print it. Front-and-back alignment for double-sided printing needs the Pro duplex PDF.

### 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

- [Export NotebookLM flashcards to an offline practice page](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-offline-html)
- [Export NotebookLM flashcards to Excel](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-excel)
- [Export NotebookLM flashcards to JSON](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-json)
- [Export NotebookLM flashcards to a double-sided printable PDF](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-printable-duplex-pdf)
- [Export NotebookLM flashcards to Anki](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-anki)
- [Export NotebookLM flashcards to an Anki deck](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-anki-apkg)