How to Export NotebookLM Chat Conversations

Learn how to save and export your Gemini Notebook chat conversations using Gemini 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 Gemini Notebook Toolkit browser extension (free to install)
  • A Gemini Notebook Toolkit account (sign up free at notebooktoolkit.com)
  • A Google NotebookLM account

Do this

1

Open Gemini Notebook

Navigate to notebooklm.google.com and open the notebook with the chat you want to export.

2

Activate Gemini Notebook Toolkit capture

Click the Gemini Notebook Toolkit extension icon while on the Gemini Notebook page. Select "Capture Chat" from the options.

3

Select the conversation

Choose which chat thread to export. You can export the current conversation or select from your chat history.

4

Choose format and save

Select Markdown or plain text format for the exported chat. Add tags and choose a destination workspace.

5

Access your exported chat

The chat is saved to your Gemini Notebook Toolkit dashboard and can be re-imported to another Gemini Notebook workspace or downloaded.

Tips & Tricks

  • Export chats before deleting notebooks to preserve valuable Q&A sessions
  • Use chat exports to create documentation or reports from Gemini Notebook analyses
  • Exported chats maintain the question-and-answer format for easy reading

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. The Pro plan adds unlimited capture, workspace routing, and batch operations.

Which browsers are supported?

Gemini 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.