How to Save YouTube Videos to NotebookLM

Learn how to save YouTube videos with full transcripts to NotebookLM using Notebook Toolkit. The goal is simple: save it once, then use it again inside NotebookLM.

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Before you start

  • A Chrome, Edge, Brave, or Arc browser
  • The Notebook Toolkit browser extension (free to install)
  • A Notebook Toolkit account (sign up free at notebooktoolkit.com)
  • A Google NotebookLM account

Do this

1

Install Notebook Toolkit

Add the Notebook Toolkit extension from the Chrome Web Store and sign in.

2

Find a YouTube video

Navigate to any YouTube video you want to save. The Notebook Toolkit button appears below the video player.

3

Click capture

Click the Notebook Toolkit button. The extension extracts the video title, description, channel info, and full transcript with timestamps.

4

Choose workspace and save

Select your target NotebookLM workspace. The full transcript becomes a searchable source document.

5

Query the video in NotebookLM

In NotebookLM, you can now ask questions about the video content, generate summaries, or cross-reference with other sources.

Tips & Tricks

  • Videos without transcripts use auto-generated captions when available
  • Timestamps are preserved so you can jump to specific parts of the video
  • Save entire playlists by capturing each video — great for course content

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a paid plan to follow this guide?

No. The basic capture functionality described in this guide is available on the free plan. Pro and Team plans offer additional features like unlimited capture, workspace routing, and batch operations.

Which browsers are supported?

Notebook Toolkit works on Google Chrome and all Chromium-based browsers including Microsoft Edge, Brave, and Arc. Firefox support is planned.

How long does it take to set up?

Installation takes under a minute. Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store, sign in, and you are ready to capture. The entire process from installation to your first saved source takes about 60 seconds.

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Ready to get started?

Follow this once, then the flow will feel obvious every time after.