# NotebookLM to Joplin: Markdown notes

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

Joplin imports Markdown files and folders. Export NotebookLM notes, reports and chats to Markdown with NotebookLM Ultra Exporter for free, then use File, Import, MD - Markdown in Joplin.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Destination | Joplin |
| Formats to export | Markdown |
| Plan | Free |
| Direction | One-way, from NotebookLM to Joplin. 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 Joplin accepts (see the table below).
3. In Joplin choose File, Import, then MD - Markdown (file) or (directory).
4. Pick the exported file or folder; Joplin creates a notebook for a directory import.
5. Open the downloaded file and check it before you rely on it or share it.

## What to export for Joplin

| NotebookLM content | Format | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notes and reports | Markdown | [How to export](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-markdown) |
| Chat history | Markdown | [How to export](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/chat-history-to-markdown) |
| Source text | Markdown | [How to export](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/sources-to-markdown) |

## Good to know

Import a directory to keep the folder structure of a whole-notebook archive.

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

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Can I import a whole NotebookLM archive into Joplin?

Yes. Unzip the archive and import the folder with MD - Markdown (directory). Media files in the archive are not notes and stay as files.

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

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 notes to Markdown](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-markdown)
- [Export NotebookLM chat history to Markdown](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/chat-history-to-markdown)
- [Export NotebookLM sources to Markdown](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/sources-to-markdown)
- [NotebookLM to Bear: Markdown notes on Mac and iPhone](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-bear)
- [NotebookLM to Craft: Markdown and Word import](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-craft)
- [NotebookLM to Heptabase: Markdown cards](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-heptabase)