# Export NotebookLM slides to PDF

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

Yes. To export NotebookLM slides to PDF, open the slide deck in Studio, choose Export and pick PDF. It is free in NotebookLM Ultra Exporter within the shared daily quota of 5 premium-format exports; Pro removes the quota. You get a PDF with one slide image per page, ready to share as a handout.

## 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 | PDF (.pdf) |
| Plan | Free daily quota |
| 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. Open the slide deck in Studio and click the Export control, or use the export entry in the Studio list.
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 PDF with one slide image per page, ready to share as a handout.

A PDF handout is the safest format for sharing a deck with people who will not edit it.

## 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) |
| 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 text outline (.md, .docx) | Pro | [Export NotebookLM slides to a text outline](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-outline) |
| 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 PDF?

Yes, within a limit. Word, PDF, image PPTX, long image and video exports share 5 successful exports per local day on Free; failed exports do not count and the quota resets the next day. Pro removes the daily quota.

### Is the text in the slide PDF selectable?

No. Slides are images, so the PDF pages are images too.

### 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 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)
- [Export NotebookLM slides to one long image](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-long-image)
- [Export NotebookLM slides to a text outline](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-outline)
- [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)