# NotebookLM to Roam Research: Markdown import

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

Roam Research imports Markdown files, so export NotebookLM notes, reports or chats to Markdown with NotebookLM Ultra Exporter, which is free, and use Import Files in Roam. Each file becomes a page.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Destination | Roam Research |
| Formats to export | Markdown, Markdown outline |
| Plan | Free |
| Direction | One-way, from NotebookLM to Roam Research. 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 Roam Research accepts (see the table below).
3. In Roam, open the menu and choose Import Files.
4. Select the exported .md files and confirm the page titles.
5. Open the downloaded file and check it before you rely on it or share it.

## What to export for Roam Research

| 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) |

## Good to know

A mind map exported as a Markdown outline imports as nested bullets, which suits Roam well.

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

## Frequently asked questions

### Does NotebookLM have a built-in Roam Research integration?

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

### Are NotebookLM citations kept in Roam?

Citation markers are kept as text in the Markdown. They are not converted into Roam page references.

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

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)
- [NotebookLM to Joplin: Markdown notes](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-joplin)
- [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)