IMPORT · WEB PAGES
Import all open browser tabs into NotebookLM
Short answer
To turn a research session into a notebook, open the NotebookLM Ultra Exporter import center, choose browser tabs, tick the tabs you want and import them together. It reads tab addresses once, only when you click. Free imports 5 tabs per batch and 20 sources per day.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Where | Import center, browser tabs method |
| Plan | Free |
| Allowance | Free: 20 successful source imports per local day, up to 5 per batch. Pro removes both limits. |
| Data flow | The material you select is sent to Google NotebookLM. Capture reads the source site from your browser. |
Steps
- Install NotebookLM Ultra Exporter in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab.
- Open the import center from the workspace or the in-page toolbar and choose the tabs method.
- Grant permission to read tab addresses when asked.
- Tick the tabs to import, confirm the target notebook and submit.
Limits to know
- Browser-internal pages and NotebookLM pages are excluded.
- Free handles 5 items per batch; import a large window in several batches or use Pro.
- Google's own limits still apply: sources per notebook, file size and accepted file types are decided by NotebookLM, and Pro does not raise them.
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 import all open browser tabs into NotebookLM?
Yes. It is a basic import method. Free allows 20 successful source imports per local day and 5 items per batch; Pro removes both limits.
Does the extension watch my tabs?
No. Tab addresses are read once, at the moment you choose this import method.
What happens if a source is already in the notebook?
The import preview flags duplicates and items already in the target notebook, and you can skip them. If you import the same page again on purpose, NotebookLM creates a second copy.
Related guides
To import a reading list, a syllabus or a resource page, use Import all links on this page in NotebookLM Ultra Exporter Pro.
To use a Reddit discussion as a source, open the thread and click the NotebookLM Ultra Exporter icon.
To load documentation or a blog into a notebook, use the website import in NotebookLM Ultra Exporter Pro.
To add the page you are reading to NotebookLM without copy and paste, click the NotebookLM Ultra Exporter icon, or right-click the page and choose Add this.
To save only a passage, select the text on any page, right-click and choose Add selected text to NotebookLM with NotebookLM Ultra Exporter installed.
To add a page without opening it, right-click any link and choose Add this link to NotebookLM with NotebookLM Ultra Exporter installed.
NotebookLM cannot fetch pages that need a login, so a link source fails. With NotebookLM Ultra Exporter, choose Add page text to NotebookLM instead: the.
To add a YouTube video without copying its link, use the Add to NotebookLM button that NotebookLM Ultra Exporter puts on YouTube pages, or click the.