How to Export NotebookLM Chat Conversations
Learn how to save and export your NotebookLM chat conversations 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
Open NotebookLM
Navigate to notebooklm.google.com and open the notebook with the chat you want to export.
Activate Notebook Toolkit capture
Click the Notebook Toolkit extension icon while on the NotebookLM page. Select "Capture Chat" from the options.
Select the conversation
Choose which chat thread to export. You can export the current conversation or select from your chat history.
Choose format and save
Select Markdown or PDF format for the exported chat. Add tags and choose a destination workspace.
Access your exported chat
The chat is saved to your Notebook Toolkit dashboard and can be re-imported to another NotebookLM 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 NotebookLM 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. 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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