# NotebookLM to Obsidian: notes, chats and whole notebooks

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

NotebookLM has no Obsidian integration, but Obsidian reads plain Markdown files, so the route is a Markdown export. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter exports single notes, reports, chats and mind maps to Markdown for free, and archives a whole notebook in Obsidian style with YAML frontmatter and a wiki-link index. Pro can sync that archive into a vault folder incrementally.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Destination | Obsidian |
| Formats to export | Markdown, Markdown outline, Obsidian-style archive |
| Plan | Free + Pro |
| Direction | One-way, from NotebookLM to Obsidian. 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 Obsidian accepts (see the table below).
3. Move the exported .md files into your vault folder, or unzip the archive inside the vault.
4. Open Obsidian. New files appear in the file explorer; frontmatter shows up as note properties.
5. Open the downloaded file and check it before you rely on it or share it.

## What to export for Obsidian

| 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) |
| Mind maps | Markdown outline | [How to export](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-markdown) |
| A whole notebook | Obsidian-style archive | [How to export](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-obsidian-vault) |
| Flashcards | Markdown | [How to export](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-markdown) |

## Good to know

Folder sync is one-way, from NotebookLM to the vault. It never deletes local files, and a locally edited file gets a `.conflict` copy instead of being overwritten.

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

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Can Obsidian notes go back into NotebookLM?

Yes, as sources. Import a vault folder with [import an Obsidian vault into NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/obsidian-vault-to-notebooklm); Markdown files become text sources.

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

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 mind maps to Markdown](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-markdown)
- [Export a whole NotebookLM notebook to an Obsidian vault](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-obsidian-vault)
- [Export NotebookLM flashcards to Markdown](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-markdown)
- [NotebookLM to Notion: notes, reports and tables](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-notion)