# NotebookLM for UX research synthesis

Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-ux-researchers  
Section: Use cases  
Last verified: November 2026  
Plan: Free + Pro

UX researchers load interview transcripts into NotebookLM and ask for themes, jobs to be done and supporting quotes. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter exports the synthesis to Markdown or Word, the theme table to CSV for a spreadsheet or Airtable, and the mind map to an editable outline.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result |
| Outputs | Synthesis report (.docx); Theme table (.csv); Affinity outline (.opml); Insight notes (.md) |
| Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. |

## 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. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below.
3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need.
4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file.

## 1. Collect the sources

- Transcripts: [local files and folders](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/local-files-and-folders-to-notebooklm).
- Survey comments: [pasted text](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/pasted-text-to-notebooklm).

## 2. Work in NotebookLM

- One transcript per source, named by participant code.
- Ask for themes, then for counter-examples.
- Use the [jobs to be done prompt](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/jobs-to-be-done-from-interviews-prompt).

## 3. Get the result out

| Output and guide | Format |
| --- | --- |
| [Synthesis report](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/reports-to-word) | .docx |
| [Theme table](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-airtable) | .csv |
| [Affinity outline](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-opml) | .opml |
| [Insight notes](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-markdown) | .md |

> Remove names and identifying details from transcripts before you upload them, in line with your consent forms.

## Frequently asked questions

### Will it invent quotes?

It can paraphrase and present it as a quote. Click each citation and copy the wording from the transcript.

### Where do the exported files go?

To your browser's download folder. Document conversion runs in your browser; the extension does not upload your notes to its own server to convert them.

## Related guides

- [Export NotebookLM reports to Word](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/reports-to-word)
- [NotebookLM to Airtable: tables as bases](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-airtable)
- [Export NotebookLM mind maps to OPML](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-opml)
- [Export NotebookLM notes to Markdown](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-markdown)
- [NotebookLM for market and competitive analysis](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-market-analysts)
- [NotebookLM for software engineers and documentation](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-software-engineers)