# NotebookLM Ultra Exporter — Use cases guides > Practical NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) workflows for researchers, students, teachers, consultants, product teams and writers, from collecting sources to a finished, editable file. Section index: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases Pages in this section: 28 --- # NotebookLM for researchers: from papers to a cited draft Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-researchers Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Researchers use NotebookLM to question a set of papers at once. The gap is at both ends: getting many papers in, and getting cited text out. With NotebookLM Ultra Exporter you import papers by DOI or arXiv ID, then export notes to Word or LaTeX with citations kept and a BibTeX or RIS reference list. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Notes with citations (.docx); Notes for a LaTeX manuscript (.tex); Evidence matrix (.xlsx); Reference list (.bib) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - Paste DOIs, arXiv or PubMed links: [import research papers by DOI](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/research-papers-doi-to-notebooklm). - Add PDFs you already hold: [import local files and folders](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/local-files-and-folders-to-notebooklm). - Split a long handbook or thesis by chapter: [split a large PDF](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/large-pdf-split-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Ask for an evidence matrix: methods, sample, findings and limitations per paper. - Ask where the papers disagree, and check each cited passage. - Save the answers you will reuse as notes. ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Notes with citations](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-word) | .docx | | [Notes for a LaTeX manuscript](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-latex) | .tex | | [Evidence matrix](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-excel) | .xlsx | | [Reference list](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/bibliography-to-bibtex) | .bib | > NotebookLM does not expose authors or publication dates for most sources. Export the bibliography to your reference manager and complete the entries there. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I cite NotebookLM in a paper? Cite the original sources, not NotebookLM. Use the cited passages to find the place in each paper, read it, and reference the paper itself. ### Does this workflow need Ultra Exporter Pro? Not to start. Capturing pages, the basic import methods and the basic export formats are free. Word, PDF, image PowerPoint, long image and video exports share 5 free exports per local day. The table above links each output to a guide that states its plan. ## Related guides - [Export NotebookLM notes to Word](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-word) - [Export NotebookLM notes to LaTeX](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-latex) - [Export NotebookLM data tables to Excel](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-excel) - [Export NotebookLM sources to BibTeX](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/bibliography-to-bibtex) - [How to do a literature review with NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-literature-reviews) - [NotebookLM for PhD students and thesis writing](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-phd-students) --- # How to do a literature review with NotebookLM Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-literature-reviews Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro For a literature review, load the candidate papers into one notebook, ask NotebookLM for a comparison table by theme, method and finding, then draft section by section from cited notes. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter handles bulk import by DOI and exports the table to Excel, the notes to Word and the references to BibTeX or RIS. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Screening and comparison table (.xlsx); Drafted sections (.docx); All notes as one document (.docx / .pdf); References (.ris) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - Bulk-import the candidate set: [papers by DOI](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/research-papers-doi-to-notebooklm) or [arXiv papers](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/arxiv-papers-to-notebooklm). - When the notebook is full, [merge sources into one](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/merge-sources-to-notebooklm) to free slots. ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Generate a data table with one row per paper. - Ask for themes, then for the papers that support and contradict each theme. - Use the [literature review outline prompt](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/literature-review-outline-prompt). ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Screening and comparison table](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-excel) | .xlsx | | [Drafted sections](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-word) | .docx | | [All notes as one document](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-and-reports-to-one-document) | .docx / .pdf | | [References](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/bibliography-to-ris) | .ris | > A notebook only knows the papers you loaded. It cannot tell you what the field says, only what this set says. ## Frequently asked questions ### How many papers fit in one notebook? Google documents 50 sources per notebook on the free tier and more on paid Google plans. For a larger corpus, split by theme or merge related sources. ### 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 - [Export NotebookLM data tables to Excel](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-excel) - [Export NotebookLM notes to Word](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-word) - [Merge NotebookLM notes and reports into one document](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-and-reports-to-one-document) - [Export NotebookLM sources to RIS](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/bibliography-to-ris) - [NotebookLM for PhD students and thesis writing](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-phd-students) - [NotebookLM for grant and proposal writing](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-grant-writing) --- # NotebookLM for PhD students and thesis writing Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-phd-students Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro PhD students use one notebook per chapter or question, so answers stay grounded in the right papers. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter adds what a thesis needs: bulk paper import, exports to Word or LaTeX with citations, a whole-notebook backup, and collections and tags to keep dozens of notebooks in order. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Chapter notes for Overleaf (.tex); Notes for Word (.docx); Notebook backup (.zip); References for Zotero (.ris / .bib) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - [Import papers by DOI](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/research-papers-doi-to-notebooklm). - Bring in your own reading notes: [import an Obsidian vault](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/obsidian-vault-to-notebooklm) or [Markdown files](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/markdown-files-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Keep one notebook per chapter and tag them by status. - Save supervisor-ready summaries as notes. - Use the [research gap finder prompt](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/research-gap-finder-prompt). ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Chapter notes for Overleaf](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-overleaf) | .tex | | [Notes for Word](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-word) | .docx | | [Notebook backup](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-zip-backup) | .zip | | [References for Zotero](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-zotero) | .ris / .bib | > Back up before a deadline. A notebook lives in one Google account and Google provides no full export of it. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is using NotebookLM allowed for a thesis? That is decided by your institution. Check its policy on AI tools, disclose use where required, and verify every claim against the original source. ### 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 - [NotebookLM to Overleaf: LaTeX source for papers](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-overleaf) - [Export NotebookLM notes to Word](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-word) - [Back up a whole NotebookLM notebook as a ZIP archive](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-zip-backup) - [NotebookLM to Zotero: source lists as BibTeX or RIS](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-zotero) - [NotebookLM for grant and proposal writing](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-grant-writing) - [NotebookLM for researchers: from papers to a cited draft](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-researchers) --- # NotebookLM for medical students: lectures to Anki Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-medical-students Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Medical students load lecture slides and guidelines into NotebookLM, generate flashcards and quizzes, and review them in Anki. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter exports flashcards as Anki text for free or as a ready .apkg deck with Pro, and exports quizzes with answers and explanations for self-testing. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Flashcards for Anki (.txt); Ready-made Anki deck (.apkg); Quiz for offline practice (.html); Summary sheet (.pdf) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - Upload lecture PDFs and slides: [local files and folders](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/local-files-and-folders-to-notebooklm). - Add guideline articles: [PubMed articles](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/pubmed-articles-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Generate flashcards per lecture, not per course, so cards stay specific. - Generate a quiz and read the explanations for wrong answers. - Use the [flashcard generation prompt](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/flashcard-generation-prompt). ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Flashcards for Anki](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-anki) | .txt | | [Ready-made Anki deck](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-anki-apkg) | .apkg | | [Quiz for offline practice](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-offline-html) | .html | | [Summary sheet](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/reports-to-pdf) | .pdf | > Generated cards can be wrong. Check doses, thresholds and contraindications against the source before you memorise them. NotebookLM is a study aid, not clinical guidance. ## Frequently asked questions ### Text import or .apkg for Anki? Text import is free and works everywhere. The .apkg deck opens with a double-click and keeps deck settings. See [Anki TSV vs APKG](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/anki-tsv-vs-apkg). ### Does this workflow need Ultra Exporter Pro? Not to start. Capturing pages, the basic import methods and the basic export formats are free. Word, PDF, image PowerPoint, long image and video exports share 5 free exports per local day. The table above links each output to a guide that states its plan. ## 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) - [Export NotebookLM quizzes to an offline practice page](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-offline-html) - [Export NotebookLM reports to PDF](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/reports-to-pdf) - [How to prepare for an exam with NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-exam-preparation) - [NotebookLM for students: notes, flashcards and quizzes](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-students) --- # How to prepare for an exam with NotebookLM Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-exam-preparation Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro 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 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. 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](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/local-files-and-folders-to-notebooklm). - Recorded lectures: [YouTube videos](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/youtube-video-to-notebooklm). ## 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](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/study-plan-by-time-budget-prompt). ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Study guide](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/reports-to-pdf) | .pdf | | [Flashcards](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-quizlet) | Anki / Quizlet | | [Practice quiz](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-offline-html) | .html | | [Printable cards](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-printable-duplex-pdf) | .pdf | > Quiz yourself before you read the summary. Retrieval practice is the part that builds memory. ## 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 - [Export NotebookLM reports to PDF](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/reports-to-pdf) - [Export NotebookLM flashcards to Quizlet](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-quizlet) - [Export NotebookLM quizzes to an offline practice page](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-offline-html) - [Export NotebookLM flashcards to a double-sided printable PDF](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-printable-duplex-pdf) - [NotebookLM for students: notes, flashcards and quizzes](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-students) - [NotebookLM for language learners](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-language-learners) --- # NotebookLM for students: notes, flashcards and quizzes Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-students Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro 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 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - Course readings: [add a web page](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/web-page-to-notebooklm) or [local files](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/local-files-and-folders-to-notebooklm). - A whole lecture series: [YouTube playlist](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/youtube-playlist-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - One notebook per course keeps answers on topic. - Generate a study guide, then flashcards. - Use the [concept explainer prompt](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/concept-explainer-prompt). ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Notes for an assignment](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-word) | .docx | | [Flashcards](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-anki) | .txt for Anki | | [Notes for Notion](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-notion) | .md | | [Mind map](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-png) | .png | > Follow your course rules on AI tools, and write assessed work in your own words. ## 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 - [Export NotebookLM notes to Word](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-word) - [Export NotebookLM flashcards to Anki](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-anki) - [NotebookLM to Notion: notes, reports and tables](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-notion) - [Export NotebookLM mind maps to PNG](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-png) - [NotebookLM for language learners](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-language-learners) - [NotebookLM for medical students: lectures to Anki](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-medical-students) --- # NotebookLM for language learners Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-language-learners Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Language learners load texts, transcripts and videos in the target language into NotebookLM, then generate vocabulary flashcards and comprehension quizzes from them. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter sends the cards to Anki or Quizlet and can publish Audio Overviews as a private podcast for listening practice. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Vocabulary cards (Quizlet text); Vocabulary cards (.txt for Anki); Listening practice (podcast feed); Glossary (.md) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - Videos with transcripts: [YouTube video](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/youtube-video-to-notebooklm). - Articles: [selected text](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/selected-text-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Ask for a glossary of the words used in the sources, with example sentences from them. - Generate flashcards from that glossary. - Generate an Audio Overview in the language you are learning, where NotebookLM supports it. ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Vocabulary cards](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-quizlet) | Quizlet text | | [Vocabulary cards](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-anki) | .txt for Anki | | [Listening practice](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/audio-overview-to-private-podcast) | podcast feed | | [Glossary](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-markdown) | .md | > Generated translations and example sentences can be unnatural. Prefer sentences quoted from your sources. ## Frequently asked questions ### Do exported cards include audio? No. Cards are text. Add audio in Anki with its own text-to-speech or add-ons. ### Does this workflow need Ultra Exporter Pro? Not to start. Capturing pages, the basic import methods and the basic export formats are free. Word, PDF, image PowerPoint, long image and video exports share 5 free exports per local day. The table above links each output to a guide that states its plan. ## Related guides - [Export NotebookLM flashcards to Quizlet](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-quizlet) - [Export NotebookLM flashcards to Anki](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/flashcards-to-anki) - [Listen to NotebookLM Audio Overviews as a private podcast](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/audio-overview-to-private-podcast) - [Export NotebookLM notes to Markdown](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-markdown) - [NotebookLM for medical students: lectures to Anki](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-medical-students) - [How to prepare for an exam with NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-exam-preparation) --- # NotebookLM for teachers: materials to quizzes and slides Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-teachers Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Teachers use NotebookLM to turn a unit plan and its readings into quizzes, flashcards, slides and study guides. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter exports quizzes to Moodle, Canvas, Google Forms and Kahoot-style spreadsheets, creates printable papers with answer keys, and converts slide decks to editable PowerPoint with Pro. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Quiz for the LMS (GIFT / QTI); Printable paper and answer key (.docx / .pdf); Editable slides (.pptx); Different versions for one class (exam versions) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - Unit materials: [local files and folders](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/local-files-and-folders-to-notebooklm). - A curated reading list: [bulk URLs](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/bulk-urls-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Generate a quiz per lesson and check every answer. - Generate a slide deck and a study guide from the same sources. - Use the [quiz aligned to learning goals prompt](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/quiz-aligned-to-learning-goals-prompt). ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Quiz for the LMS](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-moodle) | GIFT / QTI | | [Printable paper and answer key](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-word) | .docx / .pdf | | [Editable slides](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-editable-powerpoint) | .pptx | | [Different versions for one class](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-exam-versions) | exam versions | > Review every generated question, answer and explanation before it reaches students. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can students see my notebook? Only if you share it in NotebookLM. Exported files are ordinary documents you distribute however you like. ### 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 - [NotebookLM to Moodle: quiz questions into the question bank](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-moodle) - [Export NotebookLM quizzes to Word](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-word) - [Export NotebookLM slides to editable PowerPoint](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-editable-powerpoint) - [Create exam versions and a teaching pack from a NotebookLM quiz](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-exam-versions) - [How to create quizzes for your class with NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-quiz-creation) - [NotebookLM for course creators and instructional designers](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-course-creators) --- # How to create quizzes for your class with NotebookLM Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-quiz-creation Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro To build a class quiz with NotebookLM, add the lesson material, generate a quiz in Studio, review the questions, then export it in the format your platform imports. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter produces Moodle GIFT and XML, Canvas QTI, Google Forms, Aiken, Kahoot, Wayground and Socrative files for free. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Moodle question bank (.gift); Canvas quiz (QTI .zip); Google Forms quiz (script / sheet); Live game (Kahoot .xlsx) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - The lesson text or slides: [pasted text](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/pasted-text-to-notebooklm) or [local files](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/local-files-and-folders-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Generate the quiz and set difficulty and number of questions in NotebookLM. - Regenerate weak questions rather than editing around them. - Decide whether students get hints and explanations. ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Moodle question bank](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-moodle-gift) | .gift | | [Canvas quiz](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-canvas-qti) | QTI .zip | | [Google Forms quiz](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-google-forms) | script / sheet | | [Live game](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-kahoot) | Kahoot .xlsx | > Import three questions first. Platforms differ in which question types and formatting they accept. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which format for Moodle? GIFT is readable and quick to edit; Moodle XML carries more settings. See [GIFT vs Moodle XML](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/compare/moodle-gift-vs-moodle-xml). ### 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 - [Export NotebookLM quizzes to Moodle GIFT](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-moodle-gift) - [Export NotebookLM quizzes to Canvas (QTI)](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-canvas-qti) - [Export NotebookLM quizzes to Google Forms](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-google-forms) - [Export NotebookLM quizzes to Kahoot](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-kahoot) - [NotebookLM for course creators and instructional designers](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-course-creators) - [NotebookLM for corporate training and onboarding](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-corporate-training) --- # NotebookLM for course creators and instructional designers Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-course-creators Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Course creators use NotebookLM to draft lesson outlines, slides, quizzes and narrated overviews from subject-matter documents. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter turns those drafts into working files: editable PowerPoint and speaker scripts, LMS-ready quizzes, MP4 video and a single branded PDF handbook. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Module slides (editable .pptx); Narration (speaker script); Intro video (.mp4); Course handbook (one .pdf) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - Subject-matter documents: [local files and folders](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/local-files-and-folders-to-notebooklm). - Existing web lessons: [crawl a website](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/website-crawl-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Generate one slide deck per module. - Generate a Video Overview for the introduction. - Use the [lesson plan prompt](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/lesson-plan-from-sources-prompt). ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Module slides](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-editable-powerpoint) | editable .pptx | | [Narration](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-speaker-script) | speaker script | | [Intro video](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/video-overview-to-mp4) | .mp4 | | [Course handbook](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-and-reports-to-one-document) | one .pdf | > Editable PowerPoint is a clean re-layout of the slide text, not a copy of the generated design. Keep the originals as reference. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I use NotebookLM outputs commercially? That depends on Google's terms for your account and on the rights to your source material. Check both before selling a course. ### Does this workflow need Ultra Exporter Pro? Not to start. Capturing pages, the basic import methods and the basic export formats are free. Word, PDF, image PowerPoint, long image and video exports share 5 free exports per local day. The table above links each output to a guide that states its plan. ## Related guides - [Export NotebookLM slides to editable PowerPoint](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-editable-powerpoint) - [Export NotebookLM slides to a speaker script](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-speaker-script) - [Export NotebookLM Video Overviews to MP4](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/video-overview-to-mp4) - [Merge NotebookLM notes and reports into one document](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-and-reports-to-one-document) - [NotebookLM for corporate training and onboarding](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-corporate-training) - [NotebookLM for teachers: materials to quizzes and slides](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-teachers) --- # NotebookLM for corporate training and onboarding Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-corporate-training Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Training teams load handbooks and procedures into NotebookLM to produce onboarding guides, FAQs, quizzes and audio briefings. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter exports the guides to branded Word or PDF, the quizzes to your LMS, and Audio Overviews to a private podcast feed new hires can follow. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Onboarding guide (.pdf); Knowledge check (QTI / GIFT); Audio briefings (podcast feed); Wiki pages (.md) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - The handbook: [local files and folders](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/local-files-and-folders-to-notebooklm). - The intranet or docs site: [website crawl](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/website-crawl-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Generate an FAQ report from the handbook. - Generate a quiz per policy area. - Use the [onboarding FAQ prompt](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/onboarding-faq-from-handbook-prompt). ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Onboarding guide](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/reports-to-pdf) | .pdf | | [Knowledge check](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-canvas-qti) | QTI / GIFT | | [Audio briefings](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/audio-overview-to-private-podcast) | podcast feed | | [Wiki pages](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-confluence) | .md | > A private podcast link works for anyone who has it. Do not publish confidential briefings that way. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is company data safe in NotebookLM? That is governed by your organisation's Google agreement and policies, not by the extension. The extension works through the Google account signed in to your browser and does not store its password. ### 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 - [Export NotebookLM reports to PDF](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/reports-to-pdf) - [Export NotebookLM quizzes to Canvas (QTI)](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-canvas-qti) - [Listen to NotebookLM Audio Overviews as a private podcast](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/audio-overview-to-private-podcast) - [NotebookLM to Confluence: team wiki pages](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-confluence) - [NotebookLM for teachers: materials to quizzes and slides](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-teachers) - [How to create quizzes for your class with NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-quiz-creation) --- # NotebookLM for consultants: client documents to deliverables Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-consultants Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Consultants use NotebookLM to digest client documents, interviews and market reports, then need a deliverable in the client format. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter exports briefing reports to branded Word or PDF, converts generated slide decks to editable PowerPoint, and archives each engagement notebook as a ZIP. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Client report (.docx); Readout deck (editable .pptx); Findings table (.xlsx); Engagement archive (.zip) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - Client documents: [local files and folders](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/local-files-and-folders-to-notebooklm). - Market reading: [open tabs](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/open-tabs-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Generate a briefing document and a data table of findings. - Generate a slide deck for the readout. - Use the [executive summary prompt](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/executive-summary-prompt). ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Client report](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/reports-to-word) | .docx | | [Readout deck](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-editable-powerpoint) | editable .pptx | | [Findings table](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-excel) | .xlsx | | [Engagement archive](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-zip-backup) | .zip | > Check your client agreement before loading confidential documents into any AI tool. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I put my firm logo on exports? Yes, with Pro. Document templates set a cover page, logo, fonts, brand colour, header and footer for Word and PDF exports. ### 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 - [Export NotebookLM reports to Word](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/reports-to-word) - [Export NotebookLM slides to editable PowerPoint](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-editable-powerpoint) - [Export NotebookLM data tables to Excel](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-excel) - [Back up a whole NotebookLM notebook as a ZIP archive](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-zip-backup) - [NotebookLM for lawyers and legal research](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-lawyers) - [NotebookLM for product managers](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-product-managers) --- # NotebookLM for lawyers and legal research Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-lawyers Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Legal teams use NotebookLM to question contracts, filings and regulations with citations back to the passage. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter exports the chat with its citation markers to Word or PDF, extracts comparison tables to Excel, and keeps a dated archive of the notebook for the file. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Research memo (.docx); Q&A record with citations (.pdf); Clause comparison (.xlsx); File archive (.zip) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - Documents on file: [local files and folders](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/local-files-and-folders-to-notebooklm). - Long bundles: [split a large PDF](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/large-pdf-split-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Ask for a clause comparison table across agreements. - Ask for a timeline with the precision of dates kept as written. - Use the [timeline extraction prompt](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/timeline-extraction-prompt). ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Research memo](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-word) | .docx | | [Q&A record with citations](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/chat-history-to-pdf) | .pdf | | [Clause comparison](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-excel) | .xlsx | | [File archive](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-zip-backup) | .zip | > NotebookLM is not legal advice and can misread a clause. Verify every cited passage in the original document, and follow your confidentiality obligations. ## Frequently asked questions ### Do citations survive export? Citation markers and the passages NotebookLM cited are carried into the export. They point to your sources; they are not legal citations. ### Does this workflow need Ultra Exporter Pro? Not to start. Capturing pages, the basic import methods and the basic export formats are free. Word, PDF, image PowerPoint, long image and video exports share 5 free exports per local day. The table above links each output to a guide that states its plan. ## Related guides - [Export NotebookLM notes to Word](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-word) - [Export NotebookLM chat history to PDF](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/chat-history-to-pdf) - [Export NotebookLM data tables to Excel](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-excel) - [Back up a whole NotebookLM notebook as a ZIP archive](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-zip-backup) - [NotebookLM for product managers](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-product-managers) - [NotebookLM for UX research synthesis](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-ux-researchers) --- # NotebookLM for product managers Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-product-managers Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Product managers load interview notes, tickets and competitor pages into NotebookLM to find themes and write requirement drafts with evidence attached. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter exports those drafts to Markdown for Notion or Confluence, tables to CSV, and slide decks to editable PowerPoint. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | PRD draft (.md); Wiki page (.md); Request table (.csv); Review deck (editable .pptx) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - Competitor pages: [open tabs](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/open-tabs-to-notebooklm). - Interview notes: [Markdown files](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/markdown-files-to-notebooklm). - Past AI chats: [ChatGPT conversation](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/chatgpt-conversation-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Ask for themes with the quotes that support each one. - Generate a data table of requests by segment. - Use the [customer feedback themes prompt](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/customer-feedback-themes-prompt). ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [PRD draft](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-notion) | .md | | [Wiki page](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-confluence) | .md | | [Request table](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-csv) | .csv | | [Review deck](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-editable-powerpoint) | editable .pptx | > Keep quotes, observations and your own hypotheses separate in the notes, so readers can tell evidence from opinion. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can it keep a competitor notebook up to date? Yes. Save a website or RSS import as a recipe; with Pro it checks on a schedule while Chrome is open. See [scheduled import recipes](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/scheduled-import-recipes-to-notebooklm). ### 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 - [NotebookLM to Notion: notes, reports and tables](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-notion) - [NotebookLM to Confluence: team wiki pages](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-confluence) - [Export NotebookLM data tables to CSV](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-csv) - [Export NotebookLM slides to editable PowerPoint](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-editable-powerpoint) - [NotebookLM for UX research synthesis](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-ux-researchers) - [NotebookLM for market and competitive analysis](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-market-analysts) --- # NotebookLM for UX research synthesis Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-ux-researchers Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro UX researchers load interview transcripts into NotebookLM and ask for themes, jobs to be done and supporting quotes. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter exports the synthesis to Markdown or Word, the theme table to CSV for a spreadsheet or Airtable, and the mind map to an editable outline. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Synthesis report (.docx); Theme table (.csv); Affinity outline (.opml); Insight notes (.md) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - Transcripts: [local files and folders](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/local-files-and-folders-to-notebooklm). - Survey comments: [pasted text](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/pasted-text-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - One transcript per source, named by participant code. - Ask for themes, then for counter-examples. - Use the [jobs to be done prompt](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/jobs-to-be-done-from-interviews-prompt). ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Synthesis report](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/reports-to-word) | .docx | | [Theme table](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-airtable) | .csv | | [Affinity outline](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-opml) | .opml | | [Insight notes](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-markdown) | .md | > Remove names and identifying details from transcripts before you upload them, in line with your consent forms. ## Frequently asked questions ### Will it invent quotes? It can paraphrase and present it as a quote. Click each citation and copy the wording from the transcript. ### 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 - [Export NotebookLM reports to Word](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/reports-to-word) - [NotebookLM to Airtable: tables as bases](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-airtable) - [Export NotebookLM mind maps to OPML](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-opml) - [Export NotebookLM notes to Markdown](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-markdown) - [NotebookLM for market and competitive analysis](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-market-analysts) - [NotebookLM for software engineers and documentation](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-software-engineers) --- # NotebookLM for market and competitive analysis Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-market-analysts Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Analysts use NotebookLM to compare competitors, reports and filings side by side. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter fills a notebook quickly from open tabs, URL lists or a site crawl, then exports comparison tables to Excel and the briefing to Word, PDF or an editable PowerPoint deck. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Comparison table (.xlsx); Briefing (.pdf); Deck (editable .pptx); Infographic (.png) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - Competitor sites: [website crawl](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/website-crawl-to-notebooklm). - A list of reports: [bulk URLs](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/bulk-urls-to-notebooklm). - News: [RSS feed](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/rss-feed-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Generate a data table with one row per competitor. - Ask for each number with its date, unit and source. - Use the [source comparison table prompt](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/source-comparison-table-prompt). ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Comparison table](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-excel) | .xlsx | | [Briefing](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/reports-to-pdf) | .pdf | | [Deck](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-editable-powerpoint) | editable .pptx | | [Infographic](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/infographic-to-image) | .png | > A number without its date and denominator is not comparable. Ask NotebookLM to keep them together. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can NotebookLM browse the web for new data? It answers from the sources in the notebook. Keep them current with scheduled import recipes. ### Does this workflow need Ultra Exporter Pro? Not to start. Capturing pages, the basic import methods and the basic export formats are free. Word, PDF, image PowerPoint, long image and video exports share 5 free exports per local day. The table above links each output to a guide that states its plan. ## Related guides - [Export NotebookLM data tables to Excel](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-excel) - [Export NotebookLM reports to PDF](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/reports-to-pdf) - [Export NotebookLM slides to editable PowerPoint](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-editable-powerpoint) - [Export NotebookLM infographics to PNG, JPG or WebP](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/infographic-to-image) - [NotebookLM for software engineers and documentation](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-software-engineers) - [How to use NotebookLM for meeting notes and follow-ups](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-meeting-notes) --- # NotebookLM for software engineers and documentation Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-software-engineers Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Engineers load framework docs, RFCs and design documents into NotebookLM to ask grounded questions about a codebase or a new tool. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter crawls a documentation site into a notebook and exports answers as Markdown for a repository, wiki or README. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Docs page (.md); Chat with code blocks (.md); Architecture map (.svg); Release notes (.md) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - A docs site: [website crawl](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/website-crawl-to-notebooklm). - Design docs: [Markdown files](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/markdown-files-to-notebooklm). - A debugging chat: [Claude conversation](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/claude-conversation-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Ask for a decision record with the options that were rejected. - Generate a mind map of the architecture described in the docs. - Use the [decision record prompt](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/decision-record-prompt). ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Docs page](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-github) | .md | | [Chat with code blocks](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/chat-history-to-markdown) | .md | | [Architecture map](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-svg) | .svg | | [Release notes](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-markdown) | .md | > Docs sites change. Note the version you crawled in the notebook title. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does it read source code repositories? The website import collects pages. For code, export the files you need as text or Markdown and import them as files. ### 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 - [NotebookLM to GitHub: Markdown docs in a repository](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-github) - [Export NotebookLM chat history to Markdown](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/chat-history-to-markdown) - [Export NotebookLM mind maps to SVG](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-svg) - [Export NotebookLM notes to Markdown](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-markdown) - [How to use NotebookLM for meeting notes and follow-ups](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-meeting-notes) - [NotebookLM for founders and small teams](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-founders) --- # How to use NotebookLM for meeting notes and follow-ups Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-meeting-notes Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Add a meeting transcript to NotebookLM, ask for decisions, owners and deadlines, and save the answer as a note. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter exports that note to Word, PDF or Markdown for the team, and can send the Audio Overview of a long meeting to a private podcast feed. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Follow-up email text (.md); Minutes (.docx); Action table (.csv); Listen-back (podcast feed) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - The transcript: [pasted text](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/pasted-text-to-notebooklm) or [local files](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/local-files-and-folders-to-notebooklm). - The agenda and pre-reads as separate sources. ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Ask only for commitments that were actually stated. - Ask for open questions and blockers separately. - Use the [meeting decisions and actions prompt](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/meeting-decisions-and-actions-prompt). ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Follow-up email text](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-markdown) | .md | | [Minutes](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-word) | .docx | | [Action table](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-csv) | .csv | | [Listen-back](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/audio-overview-to-private-podcast) | podcast feed | > Transcripts mishear names and numbers. Have an attendee confirm owners and dates before sending. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can NotebookLM record a meeting? No. Record and transcribe with your meeting tool, then add the transcript or the audio file as a source. ### 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 - [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) - [Export NotebookLM data tables to CSV](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-csv) - [Listen to NotebookLM Audio Overviews as a private podcast](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/audio-overview-to-private-podcast) - [NotebookLM for founders and small teams](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-founders) - [How to back up your NotebookLM notebooks](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-backup-and-archiving) --- # NotebookLM for founders and small teams Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-founders Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Founders use NotebookLM as a shared memory for customer calls, investor updates and market reading. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter captures pages and AI chats in one click, organises notebooks with collections and tags, and exports summaries to the tools the team already uses. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Update (.docx); Team wiki (.md); Pitch support deck (.pptx); Commute listening (podcast feed) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - Reading: [add a web page](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/web-page-to-notebooklm). - Strategy chats: [ChatGPT history](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/chatgpt-history-to-notebooklm). - Threads: [Reddit thread](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/reddit-thread-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - One notebook per question you are trying to answer. - Generate a briefing before each board or investor update. - Use the [stakeholder summary prompt](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/stakeholder-summary-prompt). ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Update](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-google-docs) | .docx | | [Team wiki](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-notion) | .md | | [Pitch support deck](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-powerpoint) | .pptx | | [Commute listening](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/audio-overview-to-private-podcast) | podcast feed | > Start free. The daily allowances are enough to find out which exports you use every week. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can a team share one Pro purchase? One purchase can be signed in on up to 5 browsers and is meant for one person. See the pricing page for current terms. ### Does this workflow need Ultra Exporter Pro? Not to start. Capturing pages, the basic import methods and the basic export formats are free. Word, PDF, image PowerPoint, long image and video exports share 5 free exports per local day. The table above links each output to a guide that states its plan. ## Related guides - [NotebookLM to Google Docs: beyond the built-in export](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-google-docs) - [NotebookLM to Notion: notes, reports and tables](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-notion) - [Export NotebookLM slides to PowerPoint](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-powerpoint) - [Listen to NotebookLM Audio Overviews as a private podcast](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/audio-overview-to-private-podcast) - [How to back up your NotebookLM notebooks](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-backup-and-archiving) - [NotebookLM for consultants: client documents to deliverables](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-consultants) --- # NotebookLM for personal knowledge management Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-knowledge-management Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro NotebookLM is strong at questioning sources and weak at keeping the result. For a personal knowledge base, export what you learn to Markdown. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter writes notes, chats and mind maps as Markdown, and can archive a notebook as an Obsidian-style folder with frontmatter and a wiki-link index. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Vault folder (Obsidian style); Single notes (.md); Outline (.opml); Logseq or Roam pages (.md) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - Your own notes as sources: [Obsidian vault](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/obsidian-vault-to-notebooklm). - Web reading: [add a web page](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/web-page-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Save answers worth keeping as notes. - Ask for atomic notes: one idea, one source, one link. - Use the [Zettelkasten notes prompt](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/zettelkasten-notes-prompt). ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Vault folder](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-obsidian-vault) | Obsidian style | | [Single notes](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-markdown) | .md | | [Outline](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-opml) | .opml | | [Logseq or Roam pages](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-logseq) | .md | > Sync is one-way. Files are written to your folder and never deleted from it; edits in the vault do not flow back to NotebookLM. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can NotebookLM replace Obsidian? They do different jobs. NotebookLM answers questions about sources; Obsidian stores and links your own notes. Export connects them. ### 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 - [Export a whole NotebookLM notebook to an Obsidian vault](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-obsidian-vault) - [Export NotebookLM notes to Markdown](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-markdown) - [Export NotebookLM mind maps to OPML](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-opml) - [NotebookLM to Logseq: Markdown pages and outlines](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-logseq) - [NotebookLM for writers and authors](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-writers) - [NotebookLM for journalists](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-journalists) --- # NotebookLM for writers and authors Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-writers Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Writers load research, interviews and their own drafts into NotebookLM to check facts and continuity against the material. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter exports outlines and research notes to Word, Markdown or Scrivener-friendly files, and backs up the research notebook as a ZIP. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Outline (.docx); Research binder (Scrivener import); Chapter notes (.md); Backup (.zip) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - Research books: [EPUB book](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/epub-book-to-notebooklm). - Your drafts: [local files and folders](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/local-files-and-folders-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Ask where the draft contradicts the research. - Generate a timeline of events from the sources. - Use the [article outline prompt](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/article-outline-from-sources-prompt). ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Outline](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-word) | .docx | | [Research binder](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-scrivener) | Scrivener import | | [Chapter notes](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-markdown) | .md | | [Backup](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-zip-backup) | .zip | > Use NotebookLM to check and organise, and do the writing yourself. Generated prose flattens voice. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I load a whole book? Yes, within the per-source limits. With Pro, an EPUB is split so each chapter becomes its own source, which gives more precise citations. ### 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 - [Export NotebookLM notes to Word](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-word) - [NotebookLM to Scrivener: research and drafts for long writing](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-scrivener) - [Export NotebookLM notes to Markdown](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-markdown) - [Back up a whole NotebookLM notebook as a ZIP archive](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-zip-backup) - [NotebookLM for journalists](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-journalists) - [NotebookLM for content creators and YouTubers](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-content-creators) --- # NotebookLM for journalists Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-journalists Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Journalists use NotebookLM to search large document sets, build timelines and check a draft against its sources. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter exports the question-and-answer record with citations for the editor, extracts timelines and tables to spreadsheets, and archives the notebook when a story closes. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Fact-check record (.pdf); Timeline (.xlsx); Notes (.docx); Story archive (.zip) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - Document dumps: [local files and folders](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/local-files-and-folders-to-notebooklm) and [large PDF split](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/large-pdf-split-to-notebooklm). - Pages behind a subscription you hold: [page behind a login](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/login-or-paywalled-page-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Ask for a timeline and keep the date precision of the documents. - Ask which claims in your draft have no supporting passage. - Use the [claim and evidence audit prompt](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/claim-and-evidence-audit-prompt). ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Fact-check record](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/chat-history-to-pdf) | .pdf | | [Timeline](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-excel) | .xlsx | | [Notes](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-word) | .docx | | [Story archive](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-zip-backup) | .zip | > Do not upload material that could identify a confidential source to any cloud service without assessing the risk. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is a NotebookLM citation enough to publish? No. It shows where to look. Read the original passage and confirm it independently. ### Does this workflow need Ultra Exporter Pro? Not to start. Capturing pages, the basic import methods and the basic export formats are free. Word, PDF, image PowerPoint, long image and video exports share 5 free exports per local day. The table above links each output to a guide that states its plan. ## Related guides - [Export NotebookLM chat history to PDF](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/chat-history-to-pdf) - [Export NotebookLM data tables to Excel](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-excel) - [Export NotebookLM notes to Word](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-word) - [Back up a whole NotebookLM notebook as a ZIP archive](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-zip-backup) - [NotebookLM for content creators and YouTubers](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-content-creators) - [NotebookLM for marketing and content teams](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-marketers) --- # NotebookLM for content creators and YouTubers Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-content-creators Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Creators use NotebookLM to research a topic from videos and articles, then script from cited notes. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter imports whole YouTube playlists, exports scripts and outlines to Markdown or Word, downloads Video Overviews as MP4 and saves infographics and slides as images. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Script outline (.md); Storyboard images (.png); Explainer clip (.mp4); Carousel image (long image) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - Reference videos: [YouTube playlist](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/youtube-playlist-to-notebooklm) or [channel](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/youtube-channel-to-notebooklm). - Articles: [open tabs](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/open-tabs-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Ask for the points every source agrees on, and the ones only one source makes. - Generate a slide deck as a storyboard. - Draft a script outline with a citation per claim. ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Script outline](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-markdown) | .md | | [Storyboard images](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-png) | .png | | [Explainer clip](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/video-overview-to-mp4) | .mp4 | | [Carousel image](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-long-image) | long image | > Credit the creators and articles you drew on, and do not republish their material. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I publish a NotebookLM Audio Overview as a public podcast? Check Google's terms for your account first. The private podcast feature is designed for personal listening, not public distribution. ### 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 - [Export NotebookLM notes to Markdown](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-markdown) - [Export NotebookLM slides to PNG images](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-png) - [Export NotebookLM Video Overviews to MP4](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/video-overview-to-mp4) - [Export NotebookLM slides to one long image](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/slides-to-long-image) - [NotebookLM for marketing and content teams](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-marketers) - [Listen to NotebookLM Audio Overviews like a podcast](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-podcast-listening) --- # NotebookLM for marketing and content teams Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-marketers Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Marketing teams load product docs, customer interviews and brand guidelines into NotebookLM so drafts stay consistent with what the product actually does. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter exports briefs to Word or Google Docs, comparison tables to Sheets, and decks to editable PowerPoint or Canva. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Content brief (Google Docs); Messaging table (Google Sheets); Campaign deck (Canva); One-pager (.pdf) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - Product docs: [website crawl](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/website-crawl-to-notebooklm). - Customer stories: [local files and folders](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/local-files-and-folders-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Ask which claims in a draft the product docs do not support. - Generate an FAQ from the docs. - Use the [glossary prompt](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/glossary-from-sources-prompt) for consistent naming. ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Content brief](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-google-docs) | Google Docs | | [Messaging table](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-google-sheets) | Google Sheets | | [Campaign deck](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-canva) | Canva | | [One-pager](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/infographic-to-pdf) | .pdf | > Separate shipped capabilities from plans in your sources, so drafts do not promise the roadmap. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can it match our brand style? It follows instructions and examples in the sources. Document templates in Pro control fonts, colour and logo of exported Word and PDF files. ### 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 - [NotebookLM to Google Docs: beyond the built-in export](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-google-docs) - [NotebookLM to Google Sheets: tables, flashcards and quiz data](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-google-sheets) - [NotebookLM to Canva: slides and infographics for redesign](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-canva) - [Export NotebookLM infographics to PDF](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/infographic-to-pdf) - [Listen to NotebookLM Audio Overviews like a podcast](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-podcast-listening) - [NotebookLM for book clubs and reading groups](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-book-clubs) --- # Listen to NotebookLM Audio Overviews like a podcast Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-podcast-listening Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro NotebookLM plays Audio Overviews only inside the notebook. To listen on a commute, NotebookLM Ultra Exporter Pro publishes them to a private RSS feed that Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts or AntennaPod can subscribe to. Downloading single audio files is free. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Feed for Apple Podcasts (RSS); Feed for Overcast (RSS); Single file (audio file); Feed setup (podcast) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - Long reads you would rather hear: [add a web page](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/web-page-to-notebooklm). - A weekly reading list: [RSS feed](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/rss-feed-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Generate an Audio Overview per notebook. - Create a podcast in the workspace and add finished overviews. - Optionally add new overviews automatically by collection or tag. ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Feed for Apple Podcasts](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-apple-podcasts) | RSS | | [Feed for Overcast](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-overcast) | RSS | | [Single file](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/audio-overview-download) | audio file | | [Feed setup](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/audio-overview-to-private-podcast) | podcast | > Anyone with the feed address can listen. Regenerate the address if you shared it by mistake. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much audio can I store? Annual Pro includes 500 MB and one-time Pro includes 1 GiB, with up to 10 podcasts. Finished episodes can be removed automatically to recycle space. ### Does this workflow need Ultra Exporter Pro? Not to start. Capturing pages, the basic import methods and the basic export formats are free. Word, PDF, image PowerPoint, long image and video exports share 5 free exports per local day. The table above links each output to a guide that states its plan. ## Related guides - [NotebookLM to Apple Podcasts: Audio Overviews as a private show](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-apple-podcasts) - [NotebookLM to Overcast: Audio Overviews as a private show](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/integrations/notebooklm-to-overcast) - [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) - [NotebookLM for book clubs and reading groups](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-book-clubs) - [NotebookLM for personal knowledge management](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-knowledge-management) --- # NotebookLM for book clubs and reading groups Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-book-clubs Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Reading groups load a book or its chapters into NotebookLM to prepare discussion questions tied to the text. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter splits an EPUB by chapter on import with Pro, and exports the questions, a character or concept map and a study guide as PDF or Word for the group. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Discussion sheet (.pdf); Theme map (.png); Reading guide (.docx); Audio recap (audio file) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - The book: [EPUB book](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/epub-book-to-notebooklm). - Reviews and interviews: [bulk URLs](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/bulk-urls-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Ask for questions that cite a page or chapter. - Generate a mind map of themes. - Use the [discussion questions prompt](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/classroom-discussion-questions-prompt). ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Discussion sheet](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-pdf) | .pdf | | [Theme map](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-png) | .png | | [Reading guide](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/reports-to-word) | .docx | | [Audio recap](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/audio-overview-download) | audio file | > Only load books you have the right to use this way, and keep the files private. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does it work with a Kindle book? Only with files you can lawfully open as EPUB or PDF. The extension does not remove copy protection. ### 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 - [Export NotebookLM notes to PDF](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-pdf) - [Export NotebookLM mind maps to PNG](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/mind-map-to-png) - [Export NotebookLM reports to Word](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/reports-to-word) - [Download a NotebookLM Audio Overview as an audio file](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/audio-overview-download) - [NotebookLM for personal knowledge management](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-knowledge-management) - [NotebookLM for writers and authors](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-writers) --- # How to back up your NotebookLM notebooks Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-backup-and-archiving Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro Google provides no full export of a notebook, so a deleted notebook or a lost account takes the notes, chats and Studio outputs with it. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter archives a whole notebook as an indexed ZIP: one full archive is free, and Pro adds unlimited archives and incremental sync to a local folder. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | One notebook (.zip); Ongoing sync (local folder); Obsidian vault (folder); Rebuild later (restore) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - Nothing to add. Open the notebook you want to protect. ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Click the archive button at the top of the Studio panel. - Choose what to include: notes, reports, chat history, Studio items and source text. - With Pro, pick a folder once; later syncs write only what changed. ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [One notebook](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-zip-backup) | .zip | | [Ongoing sync](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-local-folder) | local folder | | [Obsidian vault](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-obsidian-vault) | folder | | [Rebuild later](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/restore-archive-to-notebooklm) | restore | > An archive is a copy of content, not a server snapshot. Restore creates a new notebook from links and text; interactive Studio items come back as text. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Google Takeout include NotebookLM? Check Google Takeout for your account, because what it covers changes over time. Whatever it includes, an archive made from the notebook page gives you readable files of the notes, chats and Studio outputs. ### 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 - [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) - [Export a whole NotebookLM notebook to an Obsidian vault](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notebook-to-obsidian-vault) - [Restore a NotebookLM archive into a new notebook](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/restore-archive-to-notebooklm) - [NotebookLM for consultants: client documents to deliverables](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-consultants) - [NotebookLM for lawyers and legal research](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-lawyers) --- # NotebookLM for grant and proposal writing Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-grant-writing Section: Use cases Last verified: November 2026 Plan: Free + Pro For a grant application, load the call text, your prior work and the supporting literature into NotebookLM, then check your draft against the criteria. NotebookLM Ultra Exporter exports the criteria table to Excel, drafted sections to Word, and the reference list in the style the funder requires. ## Quick facts | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Stages | Collect sources, work in NotebookLM, export the result | | Outputs | Criteria checklist (.xlsx); Section drafts (.docx); References (APA); Combined working paper (one file) | | Cost to start | Free. Each linked guide states whether its output is Free or Pro. | ## Steps 1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab. 2. Create a notebook for this piece of work and add the sources listed below. 3. Generate and save the answers, reports or Studio items you need. 4. Export each result in the format its destination accepts, then check the file. ## 1. Collect the sources - The call for proposals: [add a web page](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/web-page-to-notebooklm). - Supporting papers: [papers by DOI](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/research-papers-doi-to-notebooklm). - Earlier applications: [local files and folders](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/local-files-and-folders-to-notebooklm). ## 2. Work in NotebookLM - Ask for a table of every stated criterion and where your draft addresses it. - Ask what the call requires that your draft does not mention. - Use the [claim and evidence audit prompt](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/claim-and-evidence-audit-prompt). ## 3. Get the result out | Output and guide | Format | | --- | --- | | [Criteria checklist](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-excel) | .xlsx | | [Section drafts](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-word) | .docx | | [References](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/bibliography-to-apa) | APA | | [Combined working paper](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-and-reports-to-one-document) | one file | > Funders update calls. Record the date you captured the call text in the notebook. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can NotebookLM write the proposal? It can draft from your sources, but reviewers assess your ideas. Use it to check coverage and evidence, and write the argument yourself. ### Does this workflow need Ultra Exporter Pro? Not to start. Capturing pages, the basic import methods and the basic export formats are free. Word, PDF, image PowerPoint, long image and video exports share 5 free exports per local day. The table above links each output to a guide that states its plan. ## Related guides - [Export NotebookLM data tables to Excel](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/data-tables-to-excel) - [Export NotebookLM notes to Word](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-to-word) - [Cite NotebookLM sources in APA style](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/bibliography-to-apa) - [Merge NotebookLM notes and reports into one document](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/notes-and-reports-to-one-document) - [NotebookLM for researchers: from papers to a cited draft](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-researchers) - [How to do a literature review with NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/use-cases/notebooklm-for-literature-reviews)