# Import a YouTube playlist into NotebookLM

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

NotebookLM adds YouTube videos one link at a time. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter collects the videos of a playlist into a preview (up to 50 videos per pass) and imports the ones you tick as separate sources. Free can discover playlist videos and import 5 per batch and 20 per day; Pro removes those batch and daily limits and adds scheduled import recipes.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Where | Import center, YouTube method, or the in-page shortcut on a playlist |
| 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 and choose YouTube, then paste the playlist URL.
3. Wait for the preview, which shows the videos actually found.
4. Tick the videos to import, confirm the target notebook and submit.

## Limits to know

- The candidate preview is capped, so long playlists need to be processed in parts.
- Each video is one source and counts toward the notebook source limit.
- Videos without a usable transcript can fail in NotebookLM.
- 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 a YouTube playlist 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 the playlist stay in sync?

Save it as an import recipe. With Pro, scheduled checks import new videos while Chrome is open; already imported videos are skipped.

### Does importing count toward the NotebookLM source limit?

Yes. Every imported item becomes a source in the notebook and counts toward its source limit, which depends on your Google plan. To free up slots, see [merge sources into one](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/merge-sources-to-notebooklm).

## Related guides

- [Import videos from a YouTube channel into NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/youtube-channel-to-notebooklm)
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