# Import PubMed articles into NotebookLM

Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/pubmed-articles-to-notebooklm  
Section: Import  
Last verified: November 2026  
Plan: Pro

To collect biomedical literature, paste PubMed links or identifiers into the papers import of NotebookLM Ultra Exporter Pro. The preview shows whether each record resolves to full text, an abstract or a link before you import.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Where | Import center, papers / DOI method |
| Plan | Pro |
| Allowance | Pro only. No extension daily quota; individual tools still have task caps. |
| 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. Connect Pro: open the extension's account panel and sign in with the Google account you bought Pro with.
3. Open the import center and choose papers.
4. Paste PubMed URLs or identifiers, one per line.
5. Check which items have full text, then submit.

## Limits to know

- Many PubMed records link to paywalled journals; the extension does not bypass paywalls.
- Open-access articles give the best results.
- 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 import PubMed articles into NotebookLM?

No. This import method is part of Ultra Exporter Pro. The basic methods (links, pasted text, files, tabs, the current page, RSS and YouTube) are free within 20 imports per day.

### Is NotebookLM suitable for clinical decisions?

No. Treat its answers as a reading aid and verify against the original articles.

### 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.

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