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NotebookLM to Obsidian: notes, chats and whole notebooks
Short answer
NotebookLM has no Obsidian integration, but Obsidian reads plain Markdown files, so the route is a Markdown export. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter exports single notes, reports, chats and mind maps to Markdown for free, and archives a whole notebook in Obsidian style with YAML frontmatter and a wiki-link index. Pro can sync that archive into a vault folder incrementally.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Destination | Obsidian |
| Formats to export | Markdown, Markdown outline, Obsidian-style archive |
| Plan | Free + Pro |
| Direction | One-way, from NotebookLM to Obsidian. 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 Obsidian accepts (see the table below).
- Move the exported .md files into your vault folder, or unzip the archive inside the vault.
- Open Obsidian. New files appear in the file explorer; frontmatter shows up as note properties.
- Open the downloaded file and check it before you rely on it or share it.
What to export for Obsidian
| NotebookLM content | Format | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Notes and reports | Markdown | How to export |
| Chat history | Markdown | How to export |
| Mind maps | Markdown outline | How to export |
| A whole notebook | Obsidian-style archive | How to export |
| Flashcards | Markdown | How to export |
Good to know
Folder sync is one-way, from NotebookLM to the vault. It never deletes local files, and a locally edited file gets a .conflict copy instead of being overwritten.
The extension creates files on your computer. It does not sign in to Obsidian, and nothing is sent to Obsidian until you import the file yourself.
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
Does NotebookLM have a built-in Obsidian integration?
No. Gemini Notebook has no built-in connection to Obsidian. The working route is a file: export from NotebookLM in a format Obsidian reads (Markdown, Markdown outline, Obsidian-style archive), then import or open it there.
Can Obsidian notes go back into NotebookLM?
Yes, as sources. Import a vault folder with import an Obsidian vault into NotebookLM; Markdown files become text sources.
Does my content pass through a server on its way to Obsidian?
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 mind maps to Markdown. You get the map as a nested Markdown outline of headings and lists.
How to export a whole NotebookLM notebook to an Obsidian vault. You get Markdown files with YAML frontmatter and a wiki-link index, organized by sources.
How to export NotebookLM flashcards to Markdown. You get the cards as readable question-and-answer notes in a .md file.
NotebookLM cannot send content to Notion directly, but Notion imports Markdown and CSV. Export notes, reports and chats to Markdown and data tables to CSV.
Logseq stores pages as Markdown files and imports OPML outlines, so NotebookLM content moves over as files.
Roam Research imports Markdown files, so export NotebookLM notes, reports or chats to Markdown with NotebookLM Ultra Exporter, which is free, and use Import.