EXPORT · FLASHCARDS
Export NotebookLM flashcards to an Anki deck
Short answer
Yes. To export NotebookLM flashcards to an Anki deck, open the flashcard deck in Studio, choose Export and pick an Anki deck. This output is part of Ultra Exporter Pro. You get a native Anki deck file. Double-click it or import it in a compatible Anki client and the cards appear as a deck, with no manual field alignment.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Content | Flashcards are question-and-answer cards NotebookLM generates in Studio from your sources. |
| Output | an Anki deck (.apkg) |
| Plan | Pro |
| Where | Export control on the flashcard deck, or the Studio list |
| Processing | Converted in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to export. |
Steps
- Install NotebookLM Ultra Exporter in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab.
- Connect Pro: open the extension's account panel and sign in with the Google account you bought Pro with.
- Generate and open the flashcard deck in Studio, then click its Export control. The Studio list also has a direct export entry.
- Choose an Anki deck in the list of outputs and set any options shown for it.
- Open the downloaded file and check it before you rely on it or share it.
What you get
You get a native Anki deck file. Double-click it or import it in a compatible Anki client and the cards appear as a deck, with no manual field alignment.
How .apkg files open differs between desktop and mobile Anki clients. Import on desktop first if a phone does not recognise the file.
Limits to know before you export
- The extension converts the cards that exist. Card quality and how many cards are generated are decided by NotebookLM.
- A card's source label may use the deck title; a per-card citation of the original source is not guaranteed.
- Check questions and answers before using cards for teaching or an exam.
Can NotebookLM export flashcards on its own?
Google's own download for flashcards is a CSV file. Gemini Notebook does not produce Anki decks, Quizlet text, printable sheets or offline practice pages. Google changes these menus often. The item's own menu in your notebook shows what is built in today.
Other outputs for flashcards
| Output | Plan | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Anki (.tsv) | Free | Export NotebookLM flashcards to Anki |
| CSV (.csv) | Free | Export NotebookLM flashcards to CSV |
| Markdown (.md) | Free | Export NotebookLM flashcards to Markdown |
| Quizlet (.txt) | Free | Export NotebookLM flashcards to Quizlet |
| PDF (.pdf) | Free | Export NotebookLM flashcards to PDF |
| an offline practice page (.html) | Free | Export NotebookLM flashcards to an offline practice page |
| Excel (.xlsx) | Free | Export NotebookLM flashcards to Excel |
| JSON (.json) | Free | Export NotebookLM flashcards to JSON |
| a double-sided printable PDF (.pdf) | Pro | Export NotebookLM flashcards to a double-sided printable PDF |
Free or Pro?
Requires Ultra Exporter Pro (annual or one-time). Pro covers the extension only; it does not include a Google subscription or raise NotebookLM's own limits. Current prices are on the pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free to export NotebookLM flashcards to an Anki deck?
No. This output needs Ultra Exporter Pro, available as an annual plan or a one-time purchase. Remaining free exports cannot unlock it.
Does the .apkg export sync my review history?
No. It creates a deck of new cards. Scheduling and review history live in Anki after you start studying.
Can I merge several NotebookLM flashcard decks?
Yes, with Pro. You can save card sets locally in the browser and merge saved sets into one export. Saved sets stay in that browser; this is not cloud sync.
Can I export several flashcard decks at once?
Each deck exports as one file. Free batches handle 5 items; Pro removes that limit and can also merge locally saved card sets into one export.
Related guides
Yes, NotebookLM flashcards can go into Anki. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter exports a deck as Anki-importable tab-separated text for free, with no daily quota.
Both put NotebookLM flashcards into Anki. The tab-separated text file is free and imports through File, Import, where you confirm which column is the front.
How to export NotebookLM flashcards to CSV. You get a spreadsheet-friendly file with one card per row, easy to review and tidy before importing elsewhere.
How to export NotebookLM flashcards to Markdown. You get the cards as readable question-and-answer notes in a .md file.
How to export NotebookLM flashcards to Quizlet. You get term and definition text formatted for the Quizlet import box.
How to export NotebookLM flashcards to PDF. You get a basic card sheet or question-and-answer handout for reading and ordinary printing.
How to export NotebookLM flashcards to an offline practice page. You get a single HTML file that opens in a browser and lets you flip through the cards with.
How to export NotebookLM flashcards to Excel. You get a native Excel workbook with the card fields in columns.