# NotebookLM to Excel: tables and flashcards as spreadsheets

Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-excel  
Section: Integrations  
Last verified: November 2026  
Plan: Free

Yes. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter exports NotebookLM data tables as CSV or tab-separated text that Excel opens directly, and exports flashcards as a native .xlsx workbook. All of these are free with no daily quota.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Destination | Excel |
| Formats to export | TSV for Excel, CSV, Excel .xlsx |
| Plan | Free |
| Direction | One-way, from NotebookLM to Excel. Each export is a snapshot. |

## 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. In NotebookLM, export the content in a format Excel accepts (see the table below).
3. Open the file in Excel. A .tsv opens with each cell in its own column.
4. Save as .xlsx if you want to add formulas or formatting.
5. Open the downloaded file and check it before you rely on it or share it.

## What to export for Excel

| NotebookLM content | Format | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Data tables | TSV for Excel | [How to export](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-excel) |
| Data tables | CSV | [How to export](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-csv) |
| Flashcards | Excel .xlsx | [How to export](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-excel) |
| Quizzes | CSV | [How to export](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-csv) |

## Good to know

Table export is not a native workbook editor: it creates values, not formulas or cell styles.

The extension creates files on your computer. It does not sign in to Excel, and nothing is sent to Excel until you import the file yourself.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does NotebookLM have a built-in Excel integration?

No. Gemini Notebook has no built-in connection to Excel. The working route is a file: export from NotebookLM in a format Excel reads (TSV for Excel, CSV, Excel .xlsx), then import or open it there.

### Why do some characters look wrong when I open the CSV?

Excel sometimes guesses the wrong text encoding for CSV. Use Data, From Text/CSV and choose UTF-8, or use the tab-separated export.

### Does my content pass through a server on its way to Excel?

No. Files are converted in your browser and saved to your downloads folder. You move them into the other app yourself.

## Related guides

- [Export NotebookLM data tables to Excel](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-excel)
- [Export NotebookLM data tables to CSV](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-csv)
- [Export NotebookLM flashcards to Excel](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-excel)
- [Export NotebookLM quizzes to CSV](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-csv)
- [NotebookLM to Google Sheets: tables, flashcards and quiz data](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-google-sheets)
- [NotebookLM to Airtable: tables as bases](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-airtable)