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NotebookLM for students: notes, flashcards and quizzes
Short answer
Students use NotebookLM to turn readings and lectures into summaries, flashcards and quizzes grounded in the course material. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter makes those outputs portable: Word or PDF for assignments, Anki or Quizlet for cards, and Markdown for notes apps. The basic formats are free.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result |
| Outputs | Notes for an assignment (.docx); Flashcards (.txt for Anki); Notes for Notion (.md); Mind map (.png) |
| 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
- Course readings: add a web page or local files.
- A whole lecture series: YouTube playlist.
2. Work in NotebookLM
- One notebook per course keeps answers on topic.
- Generate a study guide, then flashcards.
- Use the concept explainer prompt.
3. Get the result out
| Output and guide | Format |
|---|---|
| Notes for an assignment | .docx |
| Flashcards | .txt for Anki |
| Notes for Notion | .md |
| Mind map | .png |
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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
Is the extension free for students?
The basic exports are free with no account. There is no separate student plan; the paid Pro plan is optional.
Where do the exported files go?
To your browser's download folder. Document conversion runs in your browser; the extension does not upload your notes to its own server to convert them.
Related guides
How to export NotebookLM notes to Word. You get an editable .docx with real headings, lists and tables.
How to export NotebookLM flashcards to Anki. You get tab-separated text that Anki imports: one card per line, front and back in separate fields.
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.
How to export NotebookLM mind maps to PNG. You get an image of the whole map or one branch with automatic layout, on a white or transparent background.
Language learners load texts, transcripts and videos in the target language into NotebookLM, then generate vocabulary flashcards and comprehension quizzes.
Medical students load lecture slides and guidelines into NotebookLM, generate flashcards and quizzes, and review them in Anki.
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.
Teachers use NotebookLM to turn a unit plan and its readings into quizzes, flashcards, slides and study guides.