IMPORT · YOUTUBE
Add a YouTube video to NotebookLM from the video page
Short answer
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 extension icon while watching. The video is imported as a YouTube source in the notebook you pick. It is free, within 20 imports per day.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Where | Add to NotebookLM button on YouTube, or the extension popup |
| 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 video on YouTube.
- Click Add to NotebookLM (grant access to youtube.com the first time).
- Pick the target notebook and confirm.
Limits to know
- NotebookLM needs a usable transcript for the video; videos without one can fail to process.
- The in-page button needs site permission for youtube.com, which is used only to show the button.
- 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 add a YouTube video to NotebookLM from the video page?
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.
Why did NotebookLM reject a YouTube video?
Usually because the video has no transcript NotebookLM can use, is private, or was uploaded very recently.
How do I know the import finished?
Imports run as background tasks that continue when you switch pages. Submitted means Google received the item; Ready means processing was confirmed. Check the tasks view and retry only the failures.
Related guides
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