NotebookLM export guide
NotebookLM PDF Exporter for Chats, Quizzes and Flashcards
Save a conversation as a readable document, print a quiz with an answer key, or turn flashcards into a compact study sheet.
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Quick answer
How to export Gemini Notebook content to PDF
First, install the NotebookLM Exporter Chrome extension linked on this page. Next, open NotebookLM and load the chat, quiz or flashcard set you want to save. Locate the new Export ▾ button beside the controls for the open chat or Studio canvas. Then, open the export menu and select the PDF or printable option made for that artifact. Finally, review the print preview and download the document by choosing Save as PDF.
Why export it?
Why export?
NotebookLM is excellent for working through source material, but a browser conversation is awkward to submit, archive, annotate or hand out. Copying content into another editor often drops hierarchy and creates cleanup work.
Native option check
Can Gemini Notebook handle this export natively?
Paid Gemini Notebook plans can create downloadable files from chat, and notes can be sent to Google Docs. The exporter is useful when you want a direct browser workflow for an existing chat, quiz or flashcard set—especially when you need a consistent printable layout.
Product capabilities reviewed against current Google help documentation in August 2026.
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Readable speaker separation for chat transcripts
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Printable quiz worksheets with optional answer information
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Compact flashcard study sheets
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A local file you can archive, email or annotate
Step-by-step guide
Download NotebookLM Content as PDF in 5 Steps
Open NotebookLM and load the chat, quiz or flashcard set you want to save
Locate the new Export ▾ button beside the controls for the open chat or Studio canvas
Open the export menu and select the PDF or printable option made for that artifact
Review the print preview and download the document by choosing Save as PDF
Where it fits
Who uses this export workflow?
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Research records
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Classroom worksheets
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Revision packs
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Client or team handoffs
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PDF is a delivery format, not an editing format
Choose PDF when the layout should stay stable across devices. If you expect substantial editing, use Word for chat or quiz content, or Markdown for a lightweight source file.
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Choose the right printable layout
Chats preserve the conversation flow. Quiz worksheets prioritize questions and answer space. Flashcard study sheets place terms and definitions into a compact card grid. Each output is designed around the artifact rather than forcing every export into one generic document.
Common follow-up questions
What people need to know before using this export
Can NotebookLM export directly to PDF?
Paid Gemini Notebook plans can generate documents from chat, while the extension provides a consistent export workflow for an existing chat, quiz or flashcard artifact.
Will the PDF contain selectable text?
The prepared document uses real text rather than a screenshot, so readers can normally select and search its contents after saving through the browser print dialog.
Which PDF layout should I choose?
Use transcript layout for chats, worksheet layout for quizzes, and study-sheet layout for flashcards. Each solves a different reading or printing job.
Questions, answered
FAQ
How do I save a NotebookLM chat as a PDF?+
Install NotebookLM Exporter, open the NotebookLM conversation, select Export on the chat, choose PDF, and use the browser print dialog to save the prepared document as a PDF.
Can I export an entire NotebookLM conversation?+
The chat exporter reads the conversation currently available in the open chat and formats the user and NotebookLM messages into a transcript.
Can I print a NotebookLM quiz without answers?+
Yes. Quiz output supports an answer-key choice so you can prepare a student copy and keep answers separate when needed.
Will the PDF keep NotebookLM citations?+
The exporter preserves readable chat structure and formatted content. Because NotebookLM's interactive citation behavior belongs to the web app, verify important source references before distributing a static document.
Does NotebookLM export directly to PDF?+
Native download support depends on the artifact and account features. NotebookLM Exporter provides a consistent PDF workflow for an existing chat, quiz or flashcard set.
Can I download a NotebookLM quiz or flashcards as a PDF?+
Yes. A quiz can become a printable worksheet, while flashcards can become a printable study sheet. Review answer visibility and page breaks before saving the PDF.
Product references
Native-feature comparisons on this page were checked against Google's current Gemini Notebook help pages.
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NotebookLM PDF Exporter for Chats, Quizzes and Flashcards
Save a conversation as a readable document, print a quiz with an answer key, or turn flashcards into a compact study sheet.
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