# Restore a NotebookLM archive into a new notebook

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

To rebuild a notebook from a backup, or move it to another Google account, use Restore archive in NotebookLM Ultra Exporter Pro. Choose a ZIP the extension produced, preview it, and it creates a new notebook, re-adds the sources and restores the notes.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Where | Import center, restore archive 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. Switch to the Google account that should own the new notebook.
4. Open the import center, choose restore archive and select the ZIP.
5. Preview the contents, choose what to import and confirm.

## Limits to know

- Sources are re-added from their original links, or from the archived text as text sources.
- Reports, chats, quizzes, flashcards and mind maps can be imported as text sources, not as native Studio items.
- Audio, video and slide images are not restored as Studio outputs.
- 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 restore a NotebookLM archive into a new notebook?

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 restore a full copy of the original notebook?

No. It is not a server snapshot: entity IDs, generation states and interactive objects are not preserved.

### What happens if a source is already in the notebook?

The import preview flags duplicates and items already in the target notebook, and you can skip them. If you import the same page again on purpose, NotebookLM creates a second copy.

## Related guides

- [Back up a whole NotebookLM notebook as a ZIP archive](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-zip-backup)
- [How do I move a NotebookLM notebook to another Google account?](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/questions/how-to-move-a-notebooklm-notebook-to-another-account)
- [Merge NotebookLM sources into one to free source slots](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/merge-sources-to-notebooklm)
- [Add a web page to NotebookLM in one click](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/web-page-to-notebooklm)
- [Add selected text to NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/selected-text-to-notebooklm)
- [Add a link to NotebookLM from the right-click menu](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/link-to-notebooklm)