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How to prepare for an exam with NotebookLM
Short answer
To revise with NotebookLM, load the syllabus and notes, generate a study guide, flashcards and a quiz, then take them out of the browser so you can practise anywhere. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter exports the study guide to PDF, the flashcards to Anki or Quizlet, and the quiz to an offline practice page.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result |
| Outputs | Study guide (.pdf); Flashcards (Anki / Quizlet); Practice quiz (.html); Printable cards (.pdf) |
| Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. |
Steps
- Install NotebookLM Ultra Exporter in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab.
- Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below.
- Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need.
- Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file.
1. Collect the sources
- Lecture notes and slides: local files and folders.
- Recorded lectures: YouTube videos.
2. Work in NotebookLM
- Generate a study guide report, then flashcards and a quiz from the same sources.
- Ask which topics the sources cover thinly.
- Use the study plan prompt.
3. Get the result out
| Output and guide | Format |
|---|---|
| Study guide | |
| Flashcards | Anki / Quizlet |
| Practice quiz | .html |
| Printable cards |
Quiz yourself before you read the summary. Retrieval practice is the part that builds memory.
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
Can I practise offline?
Yes. Flashcards and quizzes export as self-contained HTML pages that work without a connection, and as printable PDF.
Can NotebookLM answers be trusted for this?
NotebookLM answers from the sources you give it and cites passages, which makes checking fast, but it can still misread a source. Open the cited passage for anything you will reuse, and keep the export as your record of what was checked.
Related guides
How to export NotebookLM reports to PDF. You get a fixed-layout PDF of the report for printing, sharing or attaching to an email.
How to export NotebookLM flashcards to Quizlet. You get term and definition text formatted for the Quizlet import box.
How to export NotebookLM quizzes to an offline practice page. You get a single HTML file that runs the quiz in any browser with no connection.
How to export NotebookLM flashcards to a double-sided printable PDF. You get a PDF laid out so that fronts and backs line up when you print double-sided and.
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