How to Export ChatGPT Conversations to NotebookLM
Learn how to save your ChatGPT conversations to NotebookLM using the Notebook Toolkit browser extension. Step-by-step guide with screenshots. 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 the Notebook Toolkit extension
Visit the Chrome Web Store and search for "Notebook Toolkit." Click "Add to Chrome" and confirm the installation. Sign in to your Notebook Toolkit account using the extension popup.
Open a ChatGPT conversation
Navigate to chat.openai.com and open the conversation you want to export. You can use any ChatGPT model (GPT-4, GPT-4o, etc.).
Click the Notebook Toolkit capture button
Look for the Notebook Toolkit capture button that appears in the ChatGPT interface. Click it to open the capture options. You can choose to export the entire conversation or select specific messages.
Choose your workspace and options
Select the NotebookLM workspace where you want to save the conversation. Add optional tags for organization. Choose whether to include all messages or just selected ones.
Confirm and verify in NotebookLM
Click "Save to NotebookLM" to complete the export. Open NotebookLM and navigate to your chosen workspace to verify the conversation appears as a new source document with full formatting preserved.
Tips & Tricks
- Use selective export to save only the most relevant parts of long conversations
- Add descriptive tags when saving so you can find conversations later
- Use selective export to keep only the most useful parts of longer conversations
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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Follow this once, then the flow will feel obvious every time after.