# Export NotebookLM mind maps to PNG

Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-png  
Section: Export  
Last verified: November 2026  
Plan: Free

Yes. To export NotebookLM mind maps to PNG, open the mind map in Studio, choose Export and pick PNG. It is free in NotebookLM Ultra Exporter, with no daily quota and no account. You get an image of the whole map or one branch with automatic layout, on a white or transparent background.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Content | A mind map is the interactive topic tree NotebookLM generates from your sources. |
| Output | PNG (.png) |
| Plan | Free |
| Where | Export entry on the mind map |
| 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 mind map in Studio, click the export entry and wait for the extension to read the map. Then follow Choose output, Confirm content, Download.
3. Choose **PNG** 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 an image of the whole map or one branch with automatic layout, on a white or transparent background.

If a very large map does not produce a clear PNG, choose SVG or interactive HTML instead; both are free.

## Limits to know before you export

- The extension reads the available tree data. If Google changes the page, check the node count and preview before downloading.
- Target apps differ in how they import OPML and FreeMind styling and layout.
- Images use automatic layout, so they will not match the on-screen arrangement exactly.

## Can NotebookLM export mind maps on its own?

Gemini Notebook shows mind maps interactively and can at most save a picture of the map as it is currently expanded. It does not export an editable outline or mind-map file. Google changes these menus often. The item's own menu in your notebook shows what is built in today.

## Other outputs for mind maps

| Output | Plan | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| interactive HTML (.html) | Free | [Export NotebookLM mind maps to interactive HTML](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-interactive-html) |
| SVG (.svg) | Free | [Export NotebookLM mind maps to SVG](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-svg) |
| Markdown (.md) | Free | [Export NotebookLM mind maps to Markdown](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-markdown) |
| FreeMind (.mm) | Free | [Export NotebookLM mind maps to FreeMind](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-freemind) |
| OPML (.opml) | Free | [Export NotebookLM mind maps to OPML](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-opml) |
| JSON (.json) | Free | [Export NotebookLM mind maps to JSON](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-json) |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is it free to export NotebookLM mind maps to PNG?

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

### Does the PNG include collapsed branches?

Yes. The image is drawn from the tree data, with text, hierarchy and sibling order preserved, not from a screenshot of the page.

### Can I export just one branch of a NotebookLM mind map?

Yes. The whole map is selected by default; choose one branch to export that node and all its descendants, with the parent path kept as context.

### Can I export several mind maps at once?

Yes. Choose Batch export in the mind map dialog to export every map in the notebook in one format; multiple files are zipped. Free allows 5 results per batch; Pro removes that limit.

## Related guides

- [Export NotebookLM mind maps to SVG](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-svg)
- [Export NotebookLM mind maps to Markdown](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-markdown)
- [Export NotebookLM mind maps to FreeMind](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-freemind)
- [Export NotebookLM mind maps to OPML](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-opml)
- [Export NotebookLM mind maps to JSON](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-json)
- [Export NotebookLM mind maps to interactive HTML](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-interactive-html)