How to Export from Gemini Notebook (Markdown, JSON, Text)
Guide to exporting your Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) sources and notes as Markdown, JSON, or plain text. Gemini Notebook Toolkit offers free, unlimited exports for backup and reuse. The goal is simple: save it once, then use it again inside NotebookLM.
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
Open the Gemini Notebook Toolkit dashboard
Sign in at notebooktoolkit.com and open the Exports section. Gemini Notebook Toolkit reads the sources and notes tied to your Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) workspaces.
Select what to export
Choose individual sources, entire notebooks, or a full workspace. You can export saved source documents as well as the notes and summaries you have generated.
Pick a format
Select Markdown for writing tools, JSON for structured reuse in other apps, or plain text for a lightweight, portable copy. Formatting, headings, and metadata are preserved where the format allows.
Export for free — unlimited
Click "Export" to generate the file. Gemini Notebook Toolkit exports are free and unlimited, so you can back up your Gemini Notebook content as often as you like without hitting a quota.
Download and reuse
Download the generated file (or ZIP archive for large exports). Use Markdown in your writing app, load JSON into another tool, or archive plain text as a durable backup.
Tips & Tricks
- Exports are free and unlimited on every plan — schedule regular backups of your research
- JSON export is ideal for migrating content into other knowledge tools
- Markdown export keeps headings and structure intact for drafting and publishing
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?
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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Follow this once, then the flow will feel obvious every time after.