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Gemini Notebook (NotebookLM)

Upload your sources and ask questions. Each answer points to its location in the source. Turn your sources into a podcast, presentation, and quiz.

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Last reviewed: October 28, 2026

What is it?

Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) works only with the sources you upload: books, lectures, YouTube videos, and links. Ask a question, and the answer includes the source number and the information's location. In Studio, turn the same sources into an audio overview, video, presentation, infographic, quiz, Flashcards, and mind map.

Who uses it?

  • A student studying from lectures and books.
  • A doctor studying from Guidelines and many references.
  • A researcher reading many papers.

What can you use it for?

UseWhat you'll create
Study an entire courseAll your lectures in one notebook. Ask questions and trace answers back to the original.
A quiz and FlashcardsReview from the same lecture.
Audio overviewListen to the lesson on your commute.
A presentation from your sourcesA Slide Deck from content you've reviewed.

Key features

  • Answers linked to sources.
  • Studio: audio, video, presentations, infographics, and reports.
  • Quiz and Flashcards.
  • Mind Map and Data Table.
  • Share the notebook with permissions.
  • You can also open it inside Gemini.

Plans and pricing

Free with a Google account. Paid Google AI plans increase the number of notebooks, sources, and outputs.

Prices and limits change often, so we don't list them here. Open the official plans page to see what's available now.

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How to get started

  1. Open notebooklm.google.com and create a new Notebook.
  2. Add 3 to 5 sources on one topic.
  3. Ask a question and open the citation.
  4. Try an output from Studio.

Limits and alternatives

  • Inside the notebook, it doesn't answer from outside your sources.
  • Outputs have daily usage limits based on your plan.

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Guides to help you use it

Video seriesGemini Notebook guide: organize your sources and study from them

Video lectures and guides on organizing sources, understanding content, questions, presentations, and reports.

Written guideHow do you research with AI and check information?

Define the research question and suitable sources, choose quick search or Deep Research, and review the report before relying on it.

Video + guideHow do you create AI presentations with the same quality every time?

Watch the lecture, prepare the slide content before designing, define your audience and brand identity, and choose how to build and deliver it.

Frequently asked questions

Are Gemini Notebook and NotebookLM the same tool?

Yes, the same tool with two names.

Can I add a YouTube video?

Yes, using its link. There's also an extension that adds an entire playlist.

Is it free?

Yes. Paid plans increase the limits.

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