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NotebookLM to Joplin: Markdown notes
Short answer
Joplin imports Markdown files and folders. Export NotebookLM notes, reports and chats to Markdown with NotebookLM Ultra Exporter for free, then use File, Import, MD - Markdown in Joplin.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Destination | Joplin |
| Formats to export | Markdown |
| Plan | Free |
| Direction | One-way, from NotebookLM to Joplin. Each export is a snapshot. |
Steps
- Install NotebookLM Ultra Exporter in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab.
- In NotebookLM, export the content in a format Joplin accepts (see the table below).
- In Joplin choose File, Import, then MD - Markdown (file) or (directory).
- Pick the exported file or folder; Joplin creates a notebook for a directory import.
- Open the downloaded file and check it before you rely on it or share it.
What to export for Joplin
| NotebookLM content | Format | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Notes and reports | Markdown | How to export |
| Chat history | Markdown | How to export |
| Source text | Markdown | How to export |
Good to know
Import a directory to keep the folder structure of a whole-notebook archive.
The extension creates files on your computer. It does not sign in to Joplin, and nothing is sent to Joplin until you import the file yourself.
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
Does NotebookLM have a built-in Joplin integration?
No. Gemini Notebook has no built-in connection to Joplin. The working route is a file: export from NotebookLM in a format Joplin reads (Markdown), then import or open it there.
Can I import a whole NotebookLM archive into Joplin?
Yes. Unzip the archive and import the folder with MD - Markdown (directory). Media files in the archive are not notes and stay as files.
Does my content pass through a server on its way to Joplin?
No. Files are converted in your browser and saved to your downloads folder. You move them into the other app yourself.
Related guides
How to export NotebookLM notes to Markdown. You get a .md file with headings, lists, tables and links intact, ready for Obsidian, Notion or a Git repository.
How to export NotebookLM chat history to Markdown. You get the selected questions and answers as a .md file with citation markers kept, with no daily limit.
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.
Bear imports Markdown files. Export NotebookLM notes, reports and chats to Markdown with NotebookLM Ultra Exporter for free, then use File, Import Notes in.
Craft imports Markdown and Word files. Export NotebookLM notes and reports to Markdown with NotebookLM Ultra Exporter for free, then use Import in Craft to.
Heptabase imports Markdown files as cards. Export NotebookLM notes, reports and chats to Markdown with NotebookLM Ultra Exporter for free, then import the.
Apple Notes on a Mac imports text and HTML files, and recent macOS versions also import Markdown.
OneNote has no Markdown import, so the practical route is Word or PDF. Export a NotebookLM note or report to Word with NotebookLM Ultra Exporter, then paste.