# NotebookLM to Keynote: open the exported .pptx

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

Keynote opens PowerPoint files. Export the NotebookLM slide deck to .pptx with NotebookLM Ultra Exporter and open it in Keynote; use the Pro editable export if you want to change the text.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Destination | Keynote |
| Formats to export | PowerPoint, Editable PowerPoint (Pro) |
| Plan | Free + Pro |
| Direction | One-way, from NotebookLM to Keynote. 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 Keynote accepts (see the table below).
3. Open the .pptx in Keynote; it converts on open.
4. Review any font substitutions Keynote reports, then save as a Keynote file.
5. Open the downloaded file and check it before you rely on it or share it.

## What to export for Keynote

| NotebookLM content | Format | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slides, as images | PowerPoint | [How to export](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-powerpoint) |
| Slides, editable text | Editable PowerPoint (Pro) | [How to export](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-editable-powerpoint) |

## Good to know

Image slides convert perfectly. Editable decks may need small layout fixes after conversion.

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

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is there a direct Keynote export?

No. PowerPoint is the exchange format, and Keynote reads it natively.

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

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 slides to PowerPoint](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-powerpoint)
- [Export NotebookLM slides to editable PowerPoint](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-editable-powerpoint)
- [NotebookLM to Canva: slides and infographics for redesign](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-canva)
- [NotebookLM to PowerPoint: image decks and editable decks](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-powerpoint)
- [NotebookLM to Google Slides: upload the exported deck](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-google-slides)
- [NotebookLM to Excel: tables and flashcards as spreadsheets](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-excel)