# NotebookLM to Freeplane and FreeMind: open the .mm file directly

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

Freeplane and FreeMind open .mm files natively. Export a NotebookLM mind map as FreeMind with NotebookLM Ultra Exporter, which is free, and open the file; no import step is needed.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Destination | Freeplane and FreeMind |
| Formats to export | FreeMind .mm |
| Plan | Free |
| Direction | One-way, from NotebookLM to Freeplane and FreeMind. 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 Freeplane and FreeMind accepts (see the table below).
3. Open the .mm file in Freeplane or FreeMind.
4. Edit, restyle and re-export as needed.
5. Open the downloaded file and check it before you rely on it or share it.

## What to export for Freeplane and FreeMind

| NotebookLM content | Format | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mind maps | FreeMind .mm | [How to export](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-freemind) |

## Good to know

Both apps are free and open source, which makes this the lowest-cost way to keep editing a NotebookLM map.

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

## Frequently asked questions

### Does NotebookLM have a built-in Freeplane and FreeMind integration?

No. Gemini Notebook has no built-in connection to Freeplane and FreeMind. The working route is a file: export from NotebookLM in a format Freeplane and FreeMind reads (FreeMind .mm), then import or open it there.

### Can I export one branch only?

Yes. Choose a branch in the export dialog to export that node and its descendants.

### Does my content pass through a server on its way to Freeplane and FreeMind?

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 mind maps to FreeMind](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-freemind)
- [NotebookLM to MindMeister: online collaborative maps](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-mindmeister)
- [NotebookLM to OmniOutliner: outlines from mind maps](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-omnioutliner)
- [NotebookLM to Workflowy: paste an OPML outline](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-workflowy)
- [NotebookLM to Markmap: Markdown back into a visual map](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-markmap)
- [NotebookLM to XMind: editable mind maps](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-xmind)