# NotebookLM to XMind: editable mind maps

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

Yes. Export a NotebookLM mind map as FreeMind (.mm), OPML or Markdown with NotebookLM Ultra Exporter, all free with no daily quota, then use File, Import in XMind. The map arrives as an editable topic tree.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Destination | XMind |
| Formats to export | FreeMind .mm, OPML, Markdown outline |
| Plan | Free |
| Direction | One-way, from NotebookLM to XMind. 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 XMind accepts (see the table below).
3. In XMind choose File, Import and pick FreeMind, OPML or Markdown.
4. Select the exported file, then apply a structure and theme.
5. Open the downloaded file and check it before you rely on it or share it.

## What to export for XMind

| NotebookLM content | Format | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mind maps | FreeMind .mm | [How to export](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-freemind) |
| Mind maps | OPML | [How to export](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-opml) |
| Mind maps | Markdown outline | [How to export](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-markdown) |

## Good to know

Hierarchy and text are kept. Colours and layout are set in XMind, because NotebookLM maps carry no style information.

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

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Which format imports best into XMind?

FreeMind .mm is the most reliable. Try OPML or Markdown if your XMind version handles them better.

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

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 mind maps to FreeMind](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-freemind)
- [Export NotebookLM mind maps to OPML](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-opml)
- [Export NotebookLM mind maps to Markdown](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-markdown)
- [NotebookLM to MindNode: mind maps on Mac and iPad](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-mindnode)
- [NotebookLM to Freeplane and FreeMind: open the .mm file directly](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-freeplane)
- [NotebookLM to MindMeister: online collaborative maps](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-mindmeister)