# Import center: bulk import sources into NotebookLM

Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/import-center  
Section: Features  
Last verified: November 2026  
Plan: Free + Pro

The import center is where you add many sources to NotebookLM at once. Free methods are pasted links, pasted text, local files and folders, open tabs, RSS feeds and YouTube. Pro adds website crawl, book chapters, papers by DOI, CSV lists, AI chat history and archive restore.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Where | Workspace, or the import entry in the NotebookLM Sources panel |
| Plan | Free + Pro |
| Free | Basic methods, 20 successful imports per local day and 5 per batch. |
| Pro | All methods, no daily or batch limit, domain routing and scheduled recipes. |

## 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: Workspace, or the import entry in the NotebookLM Sources panel.
3. Use it on one item first and check the result before running it on many.

## What it does

- Shows a preview of what was found before anything is imported.
- Skips duplicates and sources already in the target notebook.
- Can tag sources after import and merge text files into fewer sources.

## Limits to know

- NotebookLM source limits and file size limits still apply.
- Imports run in your browser while it is open.
- Routing sources to different notebooks by domain requires Pro.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need Pro for the import center?

Not for the basics. Free: Basic methods, 20 successful imports per local day and 5 per batch. Pro: All methods, no daily or batch limit, domain routing and scheduled recipes.

### What happens when I hit the free limit mid-batch?

Items beyond the allowance are held and can be retried when more imports are available. The allowance resets at local midnight.

## Related guides

- [Bulk import a list of URLs into NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/bulk-urls-to-notebooklm)
- [Bulk upload files and folders to NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/local-files-and-folders-to-notebooklm)
- [Crawl a website or sitemap into NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/website-crawl-to-notebooklm)
- [Import recipes and scheduled checks](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/import-recipes)
- [Background tasks: track imports and generation](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/background-tasks)
- [Quick capture: save the current page to NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/quick-capture)