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Archive a whole NotebookLM notebook as a ZIP
Short answer
Notebook archive packs every note, report, chat, Studio item and source text of a NotebookLM notebook into one indexed ZIP file. It is the closest thing to a full backup, since Google offers no notebook export. Free includes one full archive; Pro makes archives unlimited.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Where | Archive button at the top of the Studio panel |
| Plan | Free + Pro |
| Free | One full archive. |
| Pro | Unlimited archives, several notebooks at once, and folder sync. |
Steps
- Install NotebookLM Ultra Exporter in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab.
- Find it here: Archive button at the top of the Studio panel.
- Use it on one item first and check the result before running it on many.
What it does
- Collects notes, reports, chat history with cited sources, Studio items and source text.
- Organises them into folders with an index.
- Offers an Obsidian style with frontmatter and a wiki-link index.
Limits to know
- Large media such as audio, video, slide PDFs and infographics make archives big; they are optional.
- An archive is a copy of content, not a snapshot Google can restore.
- Archiving several notebooks at once requires Pro.
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 archive?
Not for the basics. Free: One full archive. Pro: Unlimited archives, several notebooks at once, and folder sync.
Can an archive be turned back into a notebook?
With Pro, restore archive creates a new notebook, re-adds sources from their links or text and restores notes. Studio items return as text sources.
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Archive restore rebuilds a NotebookLM notebook from a ZIP made by Ultra Exporter. It creates a new notebook, re-adds sources from their original links or.
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