# Export NotebookLM slides to a text outline

Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-outline  
Section: Export  
Last verified: November 2026  
Plan: Pro

Yes. To export NotebookLM slides to a text outline, open the slide deck in Studio, choose Export and pick a text outline. This output is part of Ultra Exporter Pro. You get the deck as a Markdown or Word outline: one heading per slide with its bullet points.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Content | Slide decks are presentations NotebookLM generates in Studio. Each slide is delivered as an image, with its text available separately. |
| Output | a text outline (.md, .docx) |
| Plan | Pro |
| Where | Export control on the slide 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. Open the slide deck in Studio and click the Export control, or use the export entry in the Studio list.
4. Choose **a text outline** 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 the deck as a Markdown or Word outline: one heading per slide with its bullet points.

An outline is the fastest way to rebuild a deck in your own template or to review the argument without the visuals.

## Limits to know before you export

- NotebookLM renders each slide as an image. Standard exports keep that look and are not editable text.
- Page selection and image quality options follow what the export panel shows for your deck.
- The deck must have finished generating and must open in the notebook.

## Can NotebookLM export slides on its own?

Gemini Notebook can download a deck as PDF or PPTX, but every slide is one flat image, so the text and charts cannot be edited. Google changes these menus often. The item's own menu in your notebook shows what is built in today.

## Other outputs for slides

| Output | Plan | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PowerPoint (.pptx) | Free daily quota | [Export NotebookLM slides to PowerPoint](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-powerpoint) |
| editable PowerPoint (.pptx) | Pro | [Export NotebookLM slides to editable PowerPoint](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-editable-powerpoint) |
| PDF (.pdf) | Free daily quota | [Export NotebookLM slides to PDF](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-pdf) |
| PNG images (.png) | Free | [Export NotebookLM slides to PNG images](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-png) |
| a ZIP of images (.zip) | Free | [Export NotebookLM slides to a ZIP of images](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-image-zip) |
| one long image (.png) | Free daily quota | [Export NotebookLM slides to one long image](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-long-image) |
| a speaker script (.md) | Pro | [Export NotebookLM slides to a speaker script](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-speaker-script) |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is it free to export NotebookLM slides to a text outline?

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

### Where does the outline text come from?

From the titles and body text available in the slide output. No OCR is used, so text that exists only inside an image cannot be guaranteed.

### Can I export only some slides?

The slide export panel offers page selection where the deck supports it. The options shown in the panel for your deck are authoritative.

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

Yes. Batch export in Studio can include several decks. Free handles 5 items per batch; Pro removes that limit.

## Related guides

- [Export NotebookLM slides to a speaker script](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-speaker-script)
- [Export NotebookLM slides to PowerPoint](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-powerpoint)
- [Export NotebookLM slides to editable PowerPoint](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-editable-powerpoint)
- [Export NotebookLM slides to PDF](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-pdf)
- [Export NotebookLM slides to PNG images](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-png)
- [Export NotebookLM slides to a ZIP of images](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-image-zip)