# NotebookLM to Scrivener: research and drafts for long writing

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

Scrivener imports Word and text files. Export NotebookLM notes and reports to Word, or to Markdown, with NotebookLM Ultra Exporter and use File, Import, Files in Scrivener to bring them into the Research folder or the draft.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Destination | Scrivener |
| Formats to export | Word, Markdown, Plain text |
| Plan | Free daily quota |
| Direction | One-way, from NotebookLM to Scrivener. 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 Scrivener accepts (see the table below).
3. In Scrivener choose File, Import, Files.
4. Select the exported files and choose the binder folder to import into.
5. Open the downloaded file and check it before you rely on it or share it.

## What to export for Scrivener

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

## Good to know

Markdown has no daily quota and imports as plain text; Word keeps formatting and counts toward the daily quota.

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

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Can I split an imported report into scenes or sections?

Yes. Use Import and Split in Scrivener, which splits Markdown files at headings.

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

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 Word](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-word)
- [Export NotebookLM notes to Markdown](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-markdown)
- [Export NotebookLM sources to plain text](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/sources-to-txt)
- [NotebookLM to Microsoft Word: editable documents with equations](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-microsoft-word)
- [NotebookLM to Google Docs: beyond the built-in export](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-google-docs)
- [NotebookLM to Overleaf: LaTeX source for papers](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-overleaf)