How to Export Gemini Conversations to NotebookLM
Learn how to bridge your Google Gemini conversations to NotebookLM using Notebook Toolkit. The goal is simple: save it once, then use it again inside NotebookLM.
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
Install Notebook Toolkit
Add the Notebook Toolkit extension from the Chrome Web Store. Sign in with your account to enable source capture.
Open Gemini
Go to gemini.google.com and open any conversation. Notebook Toolkit detects the Gemini interface automatically.
Capture the conversation
Click the Notebook Toolkit button in the Gemini interface. Choose to export the full conversation or specific exchanges.
Select workspace and save
Pick your target NotebookLM workspace and add any tags. Gemini search grounding citations are automatically included.
Access in NotebookLM
Open NotebookLM to find your Gemini conversation saved with full formatting, citations, and metadata.
Tips & Tricks
- Gemini search grounding citations are preserved so you can verify claims
- Multi-modal Gemini responses (with image analysis) include text descriptions
- Use this alongside native NotebookLM Google integration for maximum coverage
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.