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NotebookLM to Roam Research: Markdown import
Short answer
Roam Research imports Markdown files, so export NotebookLM notes, reports or chats to Markdown with NotebookLM Ultra Exporter, which is free, and use Import Files in Roam. Each file becomes a page.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Destination | Roam Research |
| Formats to export | Markdown, Markdown outline |
| Plan | Free |
| Direction | One-way, from NotebookLM to Roam Research. 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 Roam Research accepts (see the table below).
- In Roam, open the menu and choose Import Files.
- Select the exported .md files and confirm the page titles.
- Open the downloaded file and check it before you rely on it or share it.
What to export for Roam Research
| NotebookLM content | Format | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Notes and reports | Markdown | How to export |
| Chat history | Markdown | How to export |
| Mind maps | Markdown outline | How to export |
Good to know
A mind map exported as a Markdown outline imports as nested bullets, which suits Roam well.
The extension creates files on your computer. It does not sign in to Roam Research, and nothing is sent to Roam Research 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 Roam Research integration?
No. Gemini Notebook has no built-in connection to Roam Research. The working route is a file: export from NotebookLM in a format Roam Research reads (Markdown, Markdown outline), then import or open it there.
Are NotebookLM citations kept in Roam?
Citation markers are kept as text in the Markdown. They are not converted into Roam page references.
Does my content pass through a server on its way to Roam Research?
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.
Joplin imports Markdown files and folders. Export NotebookLM notes, reports and chats to Markdown with NotebookLM Ultra Exporter for free, then use File.
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.