# NotebookLM Ultra Exporter — Compare guides > Side-by-side comparisons to help you choose: Anki TSV vs APKG, image vs editable PowerPoint, Markdown vs Word, ZIP archive vs folder sync, and NotebookLM extensions. Section index: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare Pages in this section: 17 --- # Anki text file vs APKG: which NotebookLM flashcard export? Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/anki-tsv-vs-apkg Section: Compare Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Both put NotebookLM flashcards into Anki. The tab-separated text file is free and imports through File, Import, where you confirm which column is the front and which is the back. The .apkg package is a finished deck that opens with a double-click and needs no mapping; it requires Ultra Exporter Pro. ## Side by side | | Anki text (.txt, tab-separated) | Anki package (.apkg) | | --- | --- | --- | | Plan | Free, no daily quota | Pro | | Import steps | File, Import, check field mapping | Double-click the file | | Deck name and note type | Chosen during import | Included in the package | | Editing before import | Easy in any text editor or spreadsheet | Edit inside Anki after import | | Mobile | Import on desktop, then sync | Opens directly in the mobile apps | ## Which to choose - Choose **Anki text (.txt, tab-separated)** if you are comfortable with the Anki import dialog, or want to edit the cards in a spreadsheet first. - Choose **Anki package (.apkg)** if you want the fastest route, share decks with classmates, or import on a phone. ## Frequently asked questions ### Anki text (.txt, tab-separated) or Anki package (.apkg): which is better? Neither in general. Choose Anki text (.txt, tab-separated) if you are comfortable with the Anki import dialog, or want to edit the cards in a spreadsheet first. Choose Anki package (.apkg) if you want the fastest route, share decks with classmates, or import on a phone. ### Do both keep the same cards? Yes. The question and answer text is identical; only the container differs. ## Related guides - [Export NotebookLM flashcards to Anki](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-anki) - [Export NotebookLM flashcards to an Anki deck](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-anki-apkg) - [NotebookLM to Anki: flashcards and quizzes as decks](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-anki) - [Moodle GIFT vs Moodle XML for NotebookLM quizzes](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/moodle-gift-vs-moodle-xml) - [Anki vs Quizlet for NotebookLM flashcards](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/anki-vs-quizlet) - [Image PowerPoint vs editable PowerPoint from NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/image-pptx-vs-editable-pptx) --- # Image PowerPoint vs editable PowerPoint from NotebookLM Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/image-pptx-vs-editable-pptx Section: Compare Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro An image PPTX keeps the exact look NotebookLM generated, but every slide is one picture and its text cannot be changed. An editable PPTX is rebuilt from the slide text, so titles and bullets are real text boxes, in a clean layout rather than the original design. The editable version requires Ultra Exporter Pro. ## Side by side | | Image PPTX | Editable PPTX | | --- | --- | --- | | Looks like the original | Yes, pixel for pixel | No, clean re-layout | | Edit wording | No | Yes | | Apply your own theme | No | Yes | | Charts and illustrations | Kept inside the image | Not converted; keep the original as reference | | Speaker notes | None | Narration in notes | | Plan | Free, 5 a day | Pro | ## Which to choose - Choose **Image PPTX** if you will present the deck as it is, or only need to reorder and delete slides. - Choose **Editable PPTX** if you need to correct text, translate, rebrand, or reuse the content in your own template. ## Frequently asked questions ### Image PPTX or Editable PPTX: which is better? Neither in general. Choose Image PPTX if you will present the deck as it is, or only need to reorder and delete slides. Choose Editable PPTX if you need to correct text, translate, rebrand, or reuse the content in your own template. ### Can I have both in one file? The editable export can add the original image after each slide or show it as a thumbnail, so you edit with the design in view. ## Related guides - [Export NotebookLM slides to PowerPoint](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-powerpoint) - [Export NotebookLM slides to editable PowerPoint](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-editable-powerpoint) - [Why are NotebookLM slides not editable?](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/questions/why-are-notebooklm-slides-not-editable) - [Markdown vs Word for NotebookLM notes](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/markdown-vs-word) - [Word vs PDF for NotebookLM reports](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/word-vs-pdf) - [Moodle GIFT vs Moodle XML for NotebookLM quizzes](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/moodle-gift-vs-moodle-xml) --- # Moodle GIFT vs Moodle XML for NotebookLM quizzes Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/moodle-gift-vs-moodle-xml Section: Compare Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free Both import a NotebookLM quiz into the Moodle question bank, and both are free exports. GIFT is a compact text format you can read and fix by hand. Moodle XML is verbose but carries more detail, such as per-answer feedback and formatting, with fewer escaping problems. ## Side by side | | GIFT (.gift / .txt) | Moodle XML (.xml) | | --- | --- | --- | | Readable by a person | Yes | Hardly | | Quick manual edits | Easy | Awkward | | Feedback and formatting | Basic | Fuller | | Special characters | Need escaping | Handled by the format | | Other platforms | Some LMSs accept GIFT | Moodle only | ## Which to choose - Choose **GIFT (.gift / .txt)** if you want to skim and correct questions in a text editor before importing. - Choose **Moodle XML (.xml)** if your questions contain symbols, code or formulas, or you want explanations as feedback. ## Frequently asked questions ### GIFT (.gift / .txt) or Moodle XML (.xml): which is better? Neither in general. Choose GIFT (.gift / .txt) if you want to skim and correct questions in a text editor before importing. Choose Moodle XML (.xml) if your questions contain symbols, code or formulas, or you want explanations as feedback. ### Which should I try first? Moodle XML for fidelity. If you need to edit in bulk, switch to GIFT. Import three questions first either way. ## Related guides - [Export NotebookLM quizzes to Moodle GIFT](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-moodle-gift) - [Export NotebookLM quizzes to Moodle XML](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-moodle-xml) - [NotebookLM to Moodle: quiz questions into the question bank](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-moodle) - [Anki vs Quizlet for NotebookLM flashcards](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/anki-vs-quizlet) - [Anki text file vs APKG: which NotebookLM flashcard export?](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/anki-tsv-vs-apkg) - [BibTeX vs RIS for NotebookLM sources](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/bibtex-vs-ris) --- # BibTeX vs RIS for NotebookLM sources Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/bibtex-vs-ris Section: Compare Last verified: November 2026 Both carry a NotebookLM source list into a reference manager. BibTeX is the native format of LaTeX and Overleaf and is read by Zotero, JabRef and Paperpile. RIS is the common exchange format for Zotero, Mendeley and EndNote. Choose BibTeX if you write in LaTeX, RIS otherwise. ## Side by side | | BibTeX (.bib) | RIS (.ris) | | --- | --- | --- | | Best for | LaTeX, Overleaf, JabRef | EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero | | Used directly in a document | Yes, with LaTeX | No, import first | | EndNote import | Needs an import filter | Direct | | Readable by a person | Yes | Yes, tagged lines | ## Which to choose - Choose **BibTeX (.bib)** if your manuscript is in LaTeX or you manage references in JabRef. - Choose **RIS (.ris)** if you use Word with EndNote, Mendeley or Zotero. ## Frequently asked questions ### BibTeX (.bib) or RIS (.ris): which is better? Neither in general. Choose BibTeX (.bib) if your manuscript is in LaTeX or you manage references in JabRef. Choose RIS (.ris) if you use Word with EndNote, Mendeley or Zotero. ### Will entries be complete? No. NotebookLM does not expose authors or dates, so entries carry title, link and access date. Complete them in the reference manager. ## Related guides - [Export NotebookLM sources to BibTeX](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/bibliography-to-bibtex) - [Export NotebookLM sources to RIS](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/bibliography-to-ris) - [NotebookLM to Zotero: source lists as BibTeX or RIS](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-zotero) - [OPML vs FreeMind for NotebookLM mind maps](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/opml-vs-freemind) - [PNG vs SVG for a NotebookLM mind map image](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/png-vs-svg-mind-map) - [CSV vs TSV for NotebookLM data tables](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/csv-vs-tsv) --- # ZIP archive vs folder sync for NotebookLM backup Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/zip-archive-vs-folder-sync Section: Compare Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro A ZIP archive is a one-off snapshot of a NotebookLM notebook in a single file; one full archive is free. Folder sync writes the same content into a folder you choose and, on later runs, writes only what changed without deleting local files. Folder sync is a Pro feature. ## Side by side | | ZIP archive | Folder sync | | --- | --- | --- | | Result | One .zip file | Files in a folder | | Repeat runs | A new full ZIP each time | Only changes are written | | Good for | A dated backup, moving a notebook | A living copy, an Obsidian vault | | Restore to a new notebook | Yes, with Pro | Create a ZIP first | | Plan | 1 free, unlimited with Pro | Pro | ## Which to choose - Choose **ZIP archive** if you want a dated copy to store or to restore into another account. - Choose **Folder sync** if you keep working in the notebook and want a folder that stays current. ## Frequently asked questions ### ZIP archive or Folder sync: which is better? Neither in general. Choose ZIP archive if you want a dated copy to store or to restore into another account. Choose Folder sync if you keep working in the notebook and want a folder that stays current. ### Does folder sync delete files when I delete a note? No. It never deletes local files, so removed items remain in the folder until you delete them. ## Related guides - [Back up a whole NotebookLM notebook as a ZIP archive](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-zip-backup) - [Sync a NotebookLM notebook to a local folder](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-local-folder) - [Folder sync: keep a NotebookLM notebook current on disk](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/folder-sync) - [Batch export vs merged export in NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/batch-export-vs-merged-export) - [Link source vs text source in NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/link-source-vs-text-source) - [NotebookLM Google Docs export vs a Word file](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/google-docs-export-vs-word-file) --- # Markdown vs Word for NotebookLM notes Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/markdown-vs-word Section: Compare Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Export NotebookLM notes as Markdown when they are going into a notes app, wiki or repository, and as Word when someone will edit, comment on or format them as a document. Markdown is plain text and free without limit; Word keeps page layout and counts toward 5 free exports a day. ## Side by side | | Markdown (.md) | Word (.docx) | | --- | --- | --- | | Opens in | Obsidian, Notion, Logseq, GitHub, any editor | Word, Google Docs, Pages | | Layout | None; the app decides | Pages, headers, table of contents | | Track changes and comments | No | Yes | | Citations | Markers or footnote syntax | Real footnotes | | Plan | Free, unlimited | Free 5 a day, unlimited with Pro | ## Which to choose - Choose **Markdown (.md)** if the note is knowledge you will link, search and reuse. - Choose **Word (.docx)** if the note is a deliverable for a teacher, client or colleague. ## Frequently asked questions ### Markdown (.md) or Word (.docx): which is better? Neither in general. Choose Markdown (.md) if the note is knowledge you will link, search and reuse. Choose Word (.docx) if the note is a deliverable for a teacher, client or colleague. ### Can I convert later? Yes, tools such as Pandoc convert between them, but exporting in the right format first avoids cleanup. ## Related guides - [Export NotebookLM notes to Markdown](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-markdown) - [Export NotebookLM notes to Word](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-word) - [NotebookLM to Obsidian: notes, chats and whole notebooks](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-obsidian) - [Word vs PDF for NotebookLM reports](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/word-vs-pdf) - [Image PowerPoint vs editable PowerPoint from NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/image-pptx-vs-editable-pptx) - [OPML vs FreeMind for NotebookLM mind maps](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/opml-vs-freemind) --- # Word vs PDF for NotebookLM reports Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/word-vs-pdf Section: Compare Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free daily quota Export a NotebookLM report to Word when it will be edited, and to PDF when it will only be read, printed or archived. Word stays editable and reflows; PDF looks the same on every device. Both share the 5 free exports a day, and both accept Pro document templates. ## Side by side | | Word (.docx) | PDF | | --- | --- | --- | | Editable | Yes | Not practically | | Looks identical everywhere | Depends on fonts and app | Yes | | Best for | Drafts, collaboration | Sharing, printing, submission | | File size | Small | Larger with images | | Branded template | Yes, Pro | Yes, Pro | ## Which to choose - Choose **Word (.docx)** if the report is a starting point that you or others will rewrite. - Choose **PDF** if the report is final and must not shift when opened. ## Frequently asked questions ### Word (.docx) or PDF: which is better? Neither in general. Choose Word (.docx) if the report is a starting point that you or others will rewrite. Choose PDF if the report is final and must not shift when opened. ### Can I get both? Yes. Export twice; each export counts once toward the free allowance. ## Related guides - [Export NotebookLM reports to Word](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/reports-to-word) - [Export NotebookLM reports to PDF](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/reports-to-pdf) - [Branded Word and PDF templates](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/document-templates) - [Image PowerPoint vs editable PowerPoint from NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/image-pptx-vs-editable-pptx) - [Markdown vs Word for NotebookLM notes](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/markdown-vs-word) - [OPML vs FreeMind for NotebookLM mind maps](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/opml-vs-freemind) --- # OPML vs FreeMind for NotebookLM mind maps Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/opml-vs-freemind Section: Compare Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free Both export a NotebookLM mind map as an editable tree, and both are free. OPML is an outline format: best for outliners such as Workflowy and OmniOutliner, and accepted by many mind-map apps. FreeMind is a mind-map format: best for XMind, Freeplane and MindNode. ## Side by side | | OPML (.opml) | FreeMind (.mm) | | --- | --- | --- | | Designed for | Outlines | Mind maps | | Opens in | Workflowy, OmniOutliner, Logseq, XMind, MindNode | Freeplane, FreeMind, XMind, MindNode, MindMeister | | Keeps hierarchy | Yes | Yes | | Keeps colours and positions | No | App dependent | ## Which to choose - Choose **OPML (.opml)** if you will turn the map into a document outline or a task list. - Choose **FreeMind (.mm)** if you will keep working on it as a visual map. ## Frequently asked questions ### OPML (.opml) or FreeMind (.mm): which is better? Neither in general. Choose OPML (.opml) if you will turn the map into a document outline or a task list. Choose FreeMind (.mm) if you will keep working on it as a visual map. ### What if my app accepts neither? Export Markdown. Most tools can paste an indented list, and Markmap renders Markdown as a map. ## Related guides - [Export NotebookLM mind maps to OPML](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-opml) - [Export NotebookLM mind maps to FreeMind](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-freemind) - [NotebookLM to XMind: editable mind maps](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-xmind) - [PNG vs SVG for a NotebookLM mind map image](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/png-vs-svg-mind-map) - [CSV vs TSV for NotebookLM data tables](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/csv-vs-tsv) - [BibTeX vs RIS for NotebookLM sources](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/bibtex-vs-ris) --- # PNG vs SVG for a NotebookLM mind map image Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/png-vs-svg-mind-map Section: Compare Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free PNG is a fixed-resolution picture that works everywhere, including slides, chats and documents. SVG is a vector image that stays sharp at any zoom and can be edited in design tools, but some apps do not accept it. Both NotebookLM mind map image exports are free. ## Side by side | | PNG | SVG | | --- | --- | --- | | Sharp when enlarged | No | Yes | | Works in Word, Slides, chat apps | Yes | Not always | | Editable in Figma, Illustrator, Inkscape | No | Yes | | Large maps | Big file or small text | Compact and zoomable | ## Which to choose - Choose **PNG** if you are pasting the map into a slide or message. - Choose **SVG** if the map is large, will be printed as a poster, or needs restyling. ## Frequently asked questions ### PNG or SVG: which is better? Neither in general. Choose PNG if you are pasting the map into a slide or message. Choose SVG if the map is large, will be printed as a poster, or needs restyling. ### Is there an interactive option? Yes. The interactive HTML export lets readers expand and collapse branches in a browser. ## Related guides - [Export NotebookLM mind maps to PNG](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-png) - [Export NotebookLM mind maps to SVG](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-svg) - [Export NotebookLM mind maps to interactive HTML](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-interactive-html) - [CSV vs TSV for NotebookLM data tables](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/csv-vs-tsv) - [BibTeX vs RIS for NotebookLM sources](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/bibtex-vs-ris) - [OPML vs FreeMind for NotebookLM mind maps](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/opml-vs-freemind) --- # CSV vs TSV for NotebookLM data tables Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/csv-vs-tsv Section: Compare Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free CSV is the most widely accepted table format, used by Google Sheets, Airtable, Notion and databases. TSV separates columns with tabs instead of commas, which makes it safer when cells contain commas, as NotebookLM table text often does, and it opens cleanly in Excel. Both are free exports. ## Side by side | | CSV (comma-separated) | TSV (tab-separated) | | --- | --- | --- | | Accepted by import tools | Almost all | Most spreadsheets | | Cells with commas | Need quoting | No problem | | Opens in Excel by double-click | Yes, with regional quirks | Yes | | Paste into a spreadsheet | Needs import | Pastes into columns | ## Which to choose - Choose **CSV (comma-separated)** if the destination is a database, Airtable, Notion or a script. - Choose **TSV (tab-separated)** if the destination is Excel, or cells contain long sentences. ## Frequently asked questions ### CSV (comma-separated) or TSV (tab-separated): which is better? Neither in general. Choose CSV (comma-separated) if the destination is a database, Airtable, Notion or a script. Choose TSV (tab-separated) if the destination is Excel, or cells contain long sentences. ### Is there a real .xlsx export for tables? Data tables export as CSV and TSV, which Excel opens. Flashcards have a native XLSX export. ## Related guides - [Export NotebookLM data tables to CSV](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-csv) - [Export NotebookLM data tables to Excel](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-excel) - [NotebookLM to Airtable: tables as bases](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-airtable) - [BibTeX vs RIS for NotebookLM sources](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/bibtex-vs-ris) - [OPML vs FreeMind for NotebookLM mind maps](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/opml-vs-freemind) - [PNG vs SVG for a NotebookLM mind map image](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/png-vs-svg-mind-map) --- # Batch export vs merged export in NotebookLM Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/batch-export-vs-merged-export Section: Compare Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Batch export saves several NotebookLM notes and reports as separate files in one go, zipped together. Merged export combines them into a single document with a table of contents, page breaks and unified citations. Batch is free for 5 items at a time; merged export requires Ultra Exporter Pro. ## Side by side | | Batch export | Merged export | | --- | --- | --- | | Output | One file per item, in a ZIP | One document | | Order and contents page | Not applicable | You set the order; contents generated | | Citations | Per file | Numbered across the document | | Good for | Filing notes individually | A handbook, report or reader | | Plan | Free, 5 per batch | Pro | ## Which to choose - Choose **Batch export** if each note will live as its own page in a notes app or folder. - Choose **Merged export** if the notes together form one deliverable. ## Frequently asked questions ### Batch export or Merged export: which is better? Neither in general. Choose Batch export if each note will live as its own page in a notes app or folder. Choose Merged export if the notes together form one deliverable. ### Can merged export include chats? It combines notes and reports. Save a chat answer as a note first to include it. ## Related guides - [Batch export notes, reports and Studio items](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/batch-export) - [Merge notes and reports into one document](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/merged-export) - [Merge NotebookLM notes and reports into one document](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-and-reports-to-one-document) - [Link source vs text source in NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/link-source-vs-text-source) - [NotebookLM Google Docs export vs a Word file](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/google-docs-export-vs-word-file) - [Audio download vs private podcast for Audio Overviews](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/audio-download-vs-private-podcast) --- # Anki vs Quizlet for NotebookLM flashcards Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/anki-vs-quizlet Section: Compare Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free NotebookLM flashcards can go to either for free. Anki is a spaced-repetition app that schedules each card for long-term memory and works offline. Quizlet is a web service with quick study modes and easy class sharing. Export Anki text for Anki, or Quizlet text to paste into the Quizlet import box. ## Side by side | | Anki | Quizlet | | --- | --- | --- | | Scheduling | Spaced repetition, configurable | Simpler study modes | | Setup | Install app, import file | Paste text in the browser | | Offline | Yes | Limited | | Sharing with a class | Share a deck file | Share a link | | Export from NotebookLM | Text free, .apkg Pro | Text, free | ## Which to choose - Choose **Anki** if you are studying for months and want the scheduling done for you. - Choose **Quizlet** if you want to start in two minutes or share a set with a group. ## Frequently asked questions ### Anki or Quizlet: which is better? Neither in general. Choose Anki if you are studying for months and want the scheduling done for you. Choose Quizlet if you want to start in two minutes or share a set with a group. ### Can I use both? Yes. Export the same deck in both formats; flashcard exports have no daily quota. ## Related guides - [Export NotebookLM flashcards to Anki](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-anki) - [Export NotebookLM flashcards to Quizlet](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-quizlet) - [NotebookLM to Quizlet: study sets from flashcards](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-quizlet) - [Anki text file vs APKG: which NotebookLM flashcard export?](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/anki-tsv-vs-apkg) - [Moodle GIFT vs Moodle XML for NotebookLM quizzes](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/moodle-gift-vs-moodle-xml) - [Link source vs text source in NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/link-source-vs-text-source) --- # Link source vs text source in NotebookLM Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/link-source-vs-text-source Section: Compare Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free A link source asks NotebookLM to fetch a web page itself; it keeps the URL and works for public pages. A text source is content you send, which works for pages behind a login and for anything NotebookLM cannot reach. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter can add a page either way, both free. ## Side by side | | Link source | Text source | | --- | --- | --- | | Who fetches the content | Google servers | Your browser | | Pages behind a login | Fail | Work, for content you can read | | Keeps the source URL | Yes | Embedded links are kept in the text | | Risk of capturing the wrong content | Cookie banners, blocked pages | Only what was loaded | ## Which to choose - Choose **Link source** if the page is public and you want the original link attached. - Choose **Text source** if the link import failed, or the page needs you to be signed in. ## Frequently asked questions ### Link source or Text source: which is better? Neither in general. Choose Link source if the page is public and you want the original link attached. Choose Text source if the link import failed, or the page needs you to be signed in. ### Does a text source count toward the limit? Yes. Each is one source, with the same size limit. ## Related guides - [Add a link to NotebookLM from the right-click menu](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/link-to-notebooklm) - [Add a page behind a login to NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/login-or-paywalled-page-to-notebooklm) - [Why can NotebookLM not import my website link?](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/questions/why-cant-notebooklm-import-my-website) - [NotebookLM Google Docs export vs a Word file](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/google-docs-export-vs-word-file) - [Audio download vs private podcast for Audio Overviews](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/audio-download-vs-private-podcast) - [Notebook template vs archive restore](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/notebook-template-vs-archive-restore) --- # NotebookLM Google Docs export vs a Word file Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/google-docs-export-vs-word-file Section: Compare Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free daily quota The built-in option sends one NotebookLM note or report to a new Google Doc in your Drive. A Word export creates a .docx file on your computer that opens in Word, Pages or Google Docs. Use the built-in route if you live in Google Workspace, and a file when you need Word, chats, footnotes or templates. ## Side by side | | Built-in Google Docs export | Word file from Ultra Exporter | | --- | --- | --- | | Where it lands | Google Drive | Your download folder | | Chat history | Not supported | Supported | | Several items in one document | No | Yes, merged export (Pro) | | Citations as footnotes | Not offered | Optional | | Cost | Free | Free 5 a day, unlimited with Pro | ## Which to choose - Choose **Built-in Google Docs export** if one note needs to become a shared Google Doc quickly. - Choose **Word file from Ultra Exporter** if the recipient uses Word, or you need the chat, footnotes or a branded layout. ## Frequently asked questions ### Built-in Google Docs export or Word file from Ultra Exporter: which is better? Neither in general. Choose Built-in Google Docs export if one note needs to become a shared Google Doc quickly. Choose Word file from Ultra Exporter if the recipient uses Word, or you need the chat, footnotes or a branded layout. ### Can a Word export still end up in Google Docs? Yes. Upload the .docx to Drive and open it with Google Docs. ## Related guides - [How do I export NotebookLM to Google Docs?](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/questions/how-to-export-notebooklm-to-google-docs) - [Export NotebookLM notes to Word](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-word) - [NotebookLM to Google Docs: beyond the built-in export](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-google-docs) - [Audio download vs private podcast for Audio Overviews](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/audio-download-vs-private-podcast) - [Notebook template vs archive restore](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/notebook-template-vs-archive-restore) - [NotebookLM extensions compared: importers, exporters and organisers](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/notebooklm-extension-types) --- # Audio download vs private podcast for Audio Overviews Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/audio-download-vs-private-podcast Section: Compare Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Downloading saves one NotebookLM Audio Overview as a file, which is free and enough for occasional listening. A private podcast feed delivers every overview you add to a podcast app automatically, with queueing, speed control and offline downloads. The feed is an Ultra Exporter Pro feature. ## Side by side | | Download the file | Private podcast feed | | --- | --- | --- | | Effort per episode | Download and transfer | None after setup | | Listening app | Any audio player | Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, AntennaPod | | Remembers position | Depends on player | Yes | | Storage | Your device | 500 MB or 1 GiB hosted | | Plan | Free | Pro | ## Which to choose - Choose **Download the file** if you listen now and then, at your computer. - Choose **Private podcast feed** if you generate overviews regularly and listen on the move. ## Frequently asked questions ### Download the file or Private podcast feed: which is better? Neither in general. Choose Download the file if you listen now and then, at your computer. Choose Private podcast feed if you generate overviews regularly and listen on the move. ### Is the feed public? It is unlisted, not protected: anyone who has the address can listen. Regenerate it if it leaks. ## Related guides - [Download a NotebookLM Audio Overview as an audio file](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/audio-overview-download) - [Listen to NotebookLM Audio Overviews as a private podcast](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/audio-overview-to-private-podcast) - [Private podcasts from NotebookLM Audio Overviews](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/private-podcasts) - [Notebook template vs archive restore](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/notebook-template-vs-archive-restore) - [NotebookLM extensions compared: importers, exporters and organisers](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/notebooklm-extension-types) - [ZIP archive vs folder sync for NotebookLM backup](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/zip-archive-vs-folder-sync) --- # Notebook template vs archive restore Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/notebook-template-vs-archive-restore Section: Compare Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Both create a new NotebookLM notebook from an existing one. A template reuses the setup, meaning tags, collection, reference sources and a starter note, for many future notebooks. Archive and restore copies the content of one specific notebook, sources and notes, into a new notebook, including in another account. ## Side by side | | Notebook template | Archive and restore | | --- | --- | --- | | Copies | Setup and packaged sources | Sources and notes | | Notes and chats | Starter note only | Notes; chats as text sources | | Use repeatedly | Yes, that is the point | One copy per restore | | Across Google accounts | Not its purpose | Yes | | Plan | Free within limits | Restore is Pro | ## Which to choose - Choose **Notebook template** if every new project should start the same way. - Choose **Archive and restore** if you need this notebook, with its work, somewhere else. ## Frequently asked questions ### Notebook template or Archive and restore: which is better? Neither in general. Choose Notebook template if every new project should start the same way. Choose Archive and restore if you need this notebook, with its work, somewhere else. ### Does either keep Studio outputs? No. Studio items are regenerated in the new notebook, or restored as text sources. ## Related guides - [Notebook templates: reuse a notebook setup](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/notebook-templates) - [Restore an archive into a new notebook](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/archive-restore) - [Can you duplicate a NotebookLM notebook?](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/questions/can-you-duplicate-a-notebooklm-notebook) - [NotebookLM extensions compared: importers, exporters and organisers](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/notebooklm-extension-types) - [ZIP archive vs folder sync for NotebookLM backup](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/zip-archive-vs-folder-sync) - [Batch export vs merged export in NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/batch-export-vs-merged-export) --- # NotebookLM extensions compared: importers, exporters and organisers Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/notebooklm-extension-types Section: Compare Last verified: November 2026 Chrome extensions for NotebookLM do one of three jobs. Importers add web pages, videos and files faster. Exporters save notes, chats and Studio outputs as files. Organisers add folders, tags and prompts. Most tools lead with one job. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter leads with export and includes the other two. ## Side by side | | Importers | Exporters and organisers | | --- | --- | --- | | Main question | How fast can I fill a notebook? | How do I get work out and keep it tidy? | | Check first | Batch size, playlist and crawl support, failure reporting | Format list, citations, editable slides, backup | | Typical free limit | Imports per day | Exports per day or formats | | Risk to watch | Filling the source limit | Unchecked AI content leaving the notebook | | In Ultra Exporter | [Import guides](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import) | [Export guides](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export), [features](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features) | ## Which to choose - Choose **Importers** if your bottleneck is collecting sources. - Choose **Exporters and organisers** if your bottleneck is using results outside NotebookLM. ## Frequently asked questions ### Importers or Exporters and organisers: which is better? Neither in general. Choose Importers if your bottleneck is collecting sources. Choose Exporters and organisers if your bottleneck is using results outside NotebookLM. ### Why not compare named products here? Feature lists and prices change monthly. This page gives criteria that stay valid; check each product own site and store listing for current facts. ## Related guides - [How do I choose a NotebookLM Chrome extension?](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/questions/how-to-choose-a-notebooklm-chrome-extension) - [Ultra Exporter Free vs Pro](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/free-vs-pro) - [ZIP archive vs folder sync for NotebookLM backup](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/zip-archive-vs-folder-sync) - [Batch export vs merged export in NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/batch-export-vs-merged-export) - [Link source vs text source in NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/link-source-vs-text-source) - [NotebookLM Google Docs export vs a Word file](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/google-docs-export-vs-word-file)