# Export NotebookLM mind maps

Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/mind-map-export  
Section: Features  
Last verified: November 2026  
Plan: Free

Mind map export reads the full topic tree of a NotebookLM mind map, including collapsed branches, and saves it as interactive HTML, PNG, SVG, Markdown, FreeMind, OPML or JSON. You can export the whole map or one branch. All seven formats are free.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Where | Export entry on an open mind map in Studio |
| Plan | Free |
| Free | All formats. Batch export of several maps is limited to 5 results per batch. |
| Pro | No batch limit. |

## 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: Export entry on an open mind map in Studio.
3. Use it on one item first and check the result before running it on many.

## What it does

- Reads tree data rather than a screenshot, so nothing needs to be expanded first.
- Follows three steps: choose output, confirm content, download.
- Exports one branch with its parent path kept as context.

## Limits to know

- Images are laid out automatically and will not match the on-screen arrangement.
- Apps differ in how they import OPML and FreeMind styling.
- Check the node count in the preview if Google has changed the page.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need Pro for mind map export?

No. It is part of the free extension and needs no account.

### Which format opens in XMind?

FreeMind (.mm) or OPML. See [NotebookLM to XMind](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-xmind).

## Related guides

- [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 Markdown](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-markdown)
- [Study and Teaching Pack for flashcards and quizzes](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/study-and-teaching-pack)
- [Export a bibliography of NotebookLM sources](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/bibliography-export)
- [Export buttons inside NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/export-buttons)