# Restore an archive into a new notebook

Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/archive-restore  
Section: Features  
Last verified: November 2026  
Plan: Pro

Archive restore rebuilds a NotebookLM notebook from a ZIP made by Ultra Exporter. It creates a new notebook, re-adds sources from their original links or archived text, and restores notes. It is how you move a notebook to another Google account. It is a Pro feature.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Where | Import center, restore archive method |
| Plan | Pro |
| Free | Not included. |
| Pro | Included. |

## 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. Find it here: Import center, restore archive method.
3. Use it on one item first and check the result before running it on many.

## What it does

- Previews the archive before anything is created.
- Re-adds sources from links, or imports everything as text if you prefer.
- Optionally imports reports, chat history and Studio text outputs as text sources.

## Limits to know

- Only archives produced by this extension are accepted.
- Audio, video, slides and interactive Studio items are not recreated.
- Links that no longer resolve fall back to archived text.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need Pro for archive restore?

Yes. Included. Free: Not included.

### Will the restored notebook be identical?

No. Content is restored, but IDs, generation states and interactive objects are new. Treat it as a rebuild.

## Related guides

- [Restore a NotebookLM archive into a new notebook](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/restore-archive-to-notebooklm)
- [How do I move a NotebookLM notebook to another Google account?](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/questions/how-to-move-a-notebooklm-notebook-to-another-account)
- [Archive a whole NotebookLM notebook as a ZIP](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/whole-notebook-archive)
- [Folder sync: keep a NotebookLM notebook current on disk](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/folder-sync)
- [Quick capture: save the current page to NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/quick-capture)
- [Right-click menu: add pages, links and selections](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/right-click-menu)