EXPORT · SOURCES
Download original source files from NotebookLM
Short answer
Yes. To download original source files from NotebookLM, select the sources in the Sources panel and choose the download entry in the tools menu. It is free in NotebookLM Ultra Exporter, with no daily quota and no account. You get the original file for each selected source where NotebookLM still makes it available, in its own format.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Content | Sources are the documents, links, videos and pasted text a notebook is grounded in. |
| Output | their original files (original) |
| Plan | Free |
| Where | Sources panel tools menu, or the source detail view |
| 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.
- In the Sources panel, select the sources you want and open the download entry in the panel's tools menu, or open a single source's detail view.
- Choose their original files 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 original file for each selected source where NotebookLM still makes it available, in its own format.
Pasted text and web links have no original file. For those, export the extracted text instead.
Limits to know before you export
- The export contains the text NotebookLM extracted, not a pixel-perfect copy of the original PDF or web page.
- Sources that failed to process in NotebookLM have no text to export.
- Free batches are limited to 5 sources; Pro removes that limit and can organize downloads by notebook.
Can NotebookLM export sources on its own?
Gemini Notebook does not offer a download of the text it extracted from your sources, and has no bulk download. Google changes these menus often. The item's own menu in your notebook shows what is built in today.
Other outputs for sources
| Output | Plan | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Markdown (.md) | Free | Export NotebookLM sources to Markdown |
| plain text (.txt) | Free | Export NotebookLM sources to plain text |
| PDF (.pdf) | Free daily quota | Export NotebookLM sources to PDF |
| Word (.docx) | Free daily quota | Export NotebookLM sources to Word |
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 download original source files from NotebookLM?
Yes. It is a basic format with no daily export quota, no account and no payment card. Free batches are limited to 5 items.
Can I bulk download every source in a NotebookLM notebook?
Yes. Select the sources in the Sources panel and download them together. Free handles 5 per batch; Pro removes the batch limit and can organize downloads by notebook.
Can I get the transcript of a YouTube source out of NotebookLM?
If NotebookLM extracted text for the video, that text is what the source export contains. The extension reads the source text NotebookLM exposes; it does not transcribe audio itself.
Can I export several NotebookLM sources at once?
Yes. Select several sources in the Sources panel and download them together. Free handles 5 items per batch; Pro removes that limit.
Related guides
How to export NotebookLM sources to Markdown. You get the extracted text of each selected source as a .md file that keeps headings and lists where NotebookLM.
How to export NotebookLM sources to plain text. You get the extracted text of each selected source as a plain .txt file.
How to export NotebookLM sources to PDF. You get the extracted source text laid out as a PDF for printing or sharing.
How to export NotebookLM sources to Word. You get the extracted source text as an editable .docx.
How to export NotebookLM slides to PowerPoint. You get a .pptx in which each slide is the original slide image.
How to export NotebookLM slides to editable PowerPoint. You get a .pptx with native title and body text boxes rebuilt from the text available in the slide.
How to export NotebookLM slides to PDF. You get a PDF with one slide image per page, ready to share as a handout.
How to export NotebookLM slides to PNG images. You get individual slide images you can drop into documents, posts or another deck.