FEATURES · PROMPTS AND TEMPLATES
Notebook templates: reuse a notebook setup
Short answer
A notebook template saves the setup of a NotebookLM notebook, including its tags, collection, reference sources, starter note and Studio preset, so a new project starts ready. Create a notebook from a template in one click, or apply a template to existing notebooks.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Where | Templates in the workspace, and the toolbar inside NotebookLM |
| Plan | Free + Pro |
| Free | A limited number of templates. |
| Pro | Unlimited templates and unrestricted batch application. |
Steps
- Install NotebookLM Ultra Exporter in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab.
- Find it here: Templates in the workspace, and the toolbar inside NotebookLM.
- Use it on one item first and check the result before running it on many.
What it does
- Saves a selected notebook as a template.
- Bundles essential reference sources so each new notebook starts with them.
- Links a starter note outline and a Studio generation preset.
Limits to know
- Packaged sources are copied into the new notebook and count toward its source limit.
- A template stores settings and source references, not chat history.
Free or Pro?
The basics are free; the advanced options listed on this page need Ultra Exporter Pro. 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
Do I need Pro for notebook templates?
Not for the basics. Free: A limited number of templates. Pro: Unlimited templates and unrestricted batch application.
Does a template copy my notes and chats?
No. It reuses the setup and the packaged reference sources. To copy the content of a notebook, use archive and restore.
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