# Notebook templates: reuse a notebook setup

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

A notebook template saves the setup of a NotebookLM notebook, including its tags, collection, reference sources, starter note and Studio preset, so a new project starts ready. Create a notebook from a template in one click, or apply a template to existing notebooks.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Where | Templates in the workspace, and the toolbar inside NotebookLM |
| Plan | Free + Pro |
| Free | A limited number of templates. |
| Pro | Unlimited templates and unrestricted batch application. |

## 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: Templates in the workspace, and the toolbar inside NotebookLM.
3. Use it on one item first and check the result before running it on many.

## What it does

- Saves a selected notebook as a template.
- Bundles essential reference sources so each new notebook starts with them.
- Links a starter note outline and a Studio generation preset.

## Limits to know

- Packaged sources are copied into the new notebook and count toward its source limit.
- A template stores settings and source references, not chat history.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need Pro for notebook templates?

Not for the basics. Free: A limited number of templates. Pro: Unlimited templates and unrestricted batch application.

### Does a template copy my notes and chats?

No. It reuses the setup and the packaged reference sources. To copy the content of a notebook, use archive and restore.

## Related guides

- [Note templates: reusable note outlines](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/note-templates)
- [Source templates: tag and file sources consistently](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/source-templates)
- [Prompt library: save and reuse prompts in NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/prompt-library)
- [Prompt templates with variables](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/prompt-variables)
- [Studio batch generation and packs](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/studio-batch-generation)
- [Automation rules for NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/automation-rules)