EXPORT · FLASHCARDS
Export NotebookLM flashcards to Markdown
Short answer
Yes. To export NotebookLM flashcards to Markdown, open the flashcard deck in Studio, choose Export and pick Markdown. It is free in NotebookLM Ultra Exporter, with no daily quota and no account. You get the cards as readable question-and-answer notes in a .md file.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Content | Flashcards are question-and-answer cards NotebookLM generates in Studio from your sources. |
| Output | Markdown (.md) |
| Plan | Free |
| 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.
- Generate and open the flashcard deck in Studio, then click its Export control. The Studio list also has a direct export entry.
- Choose Markdown 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 the cards as readable question-and-answer notes in a .md file.
Good for keeping revision notes in Obsidian next to the source material.
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 |
| an Anki deck (.apkg) | Pro | Export NotebookLM flashcards to an Anki deck |
| CSV (.csv) | Free | Export NotebookLM flashcards to CSV |
| 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?
Free, with no daily export quota and no website account needed. 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 Markdown?
Yes. It is a basic format with no daily export quota, no account and no payment card. Free batches are limited to 5 items.
Which apps open the exported Markdown file?
Any Markdown editor: Obsidian, Notion (via import), Logseq, Typora, VS Code, GitHub, or a plain text editor.
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
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.
How to export NotebookLM flashcards to JSON. You get the deck as structured card data for scripts and custom tools.
How to export NotebookLM flashcards to a double-sided printable PDF. You get a PDF laid out so that fronts and backs line up when you print double-sided and.
How to export NotebookLM flashcards to Anki. You get tab-separated text that Anki imports: one card per line, front and back in separate fields.
How to export NotebookLM flashcards to an Anki deck. You get a native Anki deck file. Double-click it or import it in a compatible Anki client and the cards.