# Bulk import a list of URLs into NotebookLM

Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/bulk-urls-to-notebooklm  
Section: Import  
Last verified: November 2026  
Plan: Free

NotebookLM adds website sources one at a time. With NotebookLM Ultra Exporter, paste a list of URLs, one per line or mixed into text, into the import center; it extracts the links, shows a preview, and imports them together. YouTube links are imported as videos. Free allows 5 per batch and 20 per day.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Where | Import center, link list method |
| Plan | Free |
| Allowance | Free: 20 successful source imports per local day, up to 5 per batch. Pro removes both limits. |
| Data flow | The material you select is sent to Google NotebookLM. Capture reads the source site from your browser. |

## 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 import center and choose the link list method.
3. Paste your URLs; links mixed into other text are extracted automatically.
4. Check titles, duplicates and warnings in the preview, tick what you want and submit.

## Limits to know

- Free batches are 5 items. Pro removes the batch and daily limits.
- Links that NotebookLM cannot reach fail on the Google side; the tasks view lists them.
- Google's own limits still apply: sources per notebook, file size and accepted file types are decided by NotebookLM, and Pro does not raise them.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is it free to bulk import a list of URLs into NotebookLM?

Yes. It is a basic import method. Free allows 20 successful source imports per local day and 5 items per batch; Pro removes both limits.

### Can different links go to different notebooks?

Yes, with Pro: a CSV list or domain routing sends each link to its own target notebook.

### How do I know the import finished?

Imports run as background tasks that continue when you switch pages. Submitted means Google received the item; Ready means processing was confirmed. Check the tasks view and retry only the failures.

## Related guides

- [Import an RSS feed into NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/rss-feed-to-notebooklm)
- [Import sources into NotebookLM from a CSV list](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/csv-list-to-notebooklm)
- [Add long pasted text to NotebookLM as sources](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/pasted-text-to-notebooklm)
- [Schedule recurring imports into NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/scheduled-import-recipes-to-notebooklm)
- [Bulk upload files and folders to NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/local-files-and-folders-to-notebooklm)
- [Import an Obsidian vault into NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/obsidian-vault-to-notebooklm)