# Import videos from a YouTube channel into NotebookLM

Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/youtube-channel-to-notebooklm  
Section: Import  
Last verified: November 2026  
Plan: Free + Pro

To study a whole channel, paste the channel URL into the YouTube import of NotebookLM Ultra Exporter. It lists the channel videos it finds, and you import the ones you select. Free allows 5 per batch and 20 per day; Pro removes those limits.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Where | Import center, YouTube method |
| Plan | Free + Pro |
| 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, choose YouTube and paste the channel URL.
3. Review the preview of videos found.
4. Tick the videos to import, confirm the target notebook and submit.

## Limits to know

- The preview is capped; large channels need several passes.
- A notebook has a source limit set by your Google plan, so select the videos that matter.
- 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 videos from a YouTube channel into NotebookLM?

The basic use is free within 20 successful imports per local day and 5 items per batch. Schedules, larger batches and the one-click shortcuts described on this page need Pro.

### Can I import only recent videos?

Yes. The preview lists videos so you can tick only the ones you want.

### 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

- [Add a YouTube video to NotebookLM from the video page](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/youtube-video-to-notebooklm)
- [Import a YouTube playlist into NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/youtube-playlist-to-notebooklm)
- [Send a ChatGPT conversation to NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/chatgpt-conversation-to-notebooklm)
- [Send a Claude conversation to NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/claude-conversation-to-notebooklm)
- [Send a Gemini conversation to NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/gemini-conversation-to-notebooklm)
- [Send DeepSeek, Kimi or Doubao chats to NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/deepseek-kimi-doubao-chats-to-notebooklm)