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How to Export NotebookLM Flashcards to Anki (.apkg, TSV & Duplex PDF)
Export NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) flashcards to Anki TSV, CSV, Markdown, Quizlet or PDF free without daily quotas, or build .apkg decks and duplex PDFs with Pro.
Quick Answer
Direct answer: Native NotebookLM only lets you download individual flashcard sets as plain CSV. Ultra Exporter adds eight unlimited free single-deck formats—including Anki TSV, Quizlet text, Markdown, ordinary PDF, offline HTML, XLSX, CSV and JSON—with no website account needed. Pro adds one-click .apkg packages, local saved card-set merging and duplex printable PDFs.
Why native flashcard exports slow down Anki study
- Manual CSV cleanup: importing raw CSV files into Anki often requires fixing delimiters, headers or file extensions before cards map cleanly to Front/Back fields.
- No deck packaging or merging: if you study across 5–10 chapters in one notebook, native downloads leave separate CSV files instead of a unified deck.
- No print-ready two-sided cards: students preparing for medical, law or language exams often want physical double-sided flashcard sheets.
Native download vs Ultra Exporter Free & Pro
| Workflow need | Native NotebookLM | Ultra Exporter Free | Ultra Exporter Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-deck Anki import | Plain CSV download only | Unlimited Anki TSV, CSV, Markdown, Quizlet, PDF, HTML, XLSX, JSON | All 8 free formats plus native .apkg deck package |
| Daily export limit | Google account limits apply | No daily export quota on the 8 single-deck formats | No extension daily quota |
| Multi-deck merging & print | Not supported | Single-deck export only | Local saved card-set merging and professional duplex PDF |
Step-by-step: send NotebookLM flashcards into Anki
1. Generate your flashcard set in NotebookLM
Open the Studio panel in NotebookLM (or Gemini Notebook) and generate a flashcard deck from your sources.
2. Choose Anki TSV (Free) or .apkg (Pro)
Click the Ultra Exporter action next to the deck. For quick free imports, pick Anki TSV (or Quizlet / ordinary PDF); for a self-contained Anki deck file, choose .apkg.
3. Import or double-click in Anki Desktop
With .apkg, double-click the file to import directly into Anki. With Anki TSV, choose File → Import in Anki and map Front and Back columns.
Important scope & privacy notes
Flashcard conversion runs locally inside your browser—card text is not sent to our servers. The eight free single-deck formats never consume the shared 5/day premium quota. Flashcard enhancements (.apkg, card-set merging and duplex PDF) are included in existing Pro with no per-export charge.
Frequently asked questions
Does exporting flashcards to Anki TSV or PDF use the 5/day free limit?
No. All eight basic single-deck flashcard formats (CSV, Markdown, Anki TSV, Quizlet text, ordinary PDF, offline HTML, XLSX and JSON) are unlimited on Free and do not consume the shared daily premium quota.
What is the difference between Anki TSV and .apkg?
Anki TSV is a tab-separated text file you import via Anki’s Import dialog. An .apkg file is a native Anki deck package you can double-click to import with deck structure intact.
Does Pro also work after Google renamed NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook?
Yes. Ultra Exporter supports both notebooklm.google.com and notebook.google.com.
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TRY IT ON YOUR OWN NOTEBOOK
Start with Free exports in Chrome.
No website account needed for basic exports. Test your own notes, flashcards, mind maps and quizzes before deciding on Pro.