NotebookLM
Google's AI research notebook grounded in your sources
Introduction
Upload documents, links and videos, then ask questions that are answered from those sources with citations. It can also generate audio overviews as a podcast-style discussion.
- Added on
- Oct 30, 2026
- Website
- notebooklm.google.com
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Company
Product information
What is NotebookLM?
NotebookLM is Google's AI research notebook that answers questions grounded in the sources you upload. It is aimed at students, researchers and professionals working with documents.
How to use NotebookLM?
Sign in with a Google account, create a notebook and add sources such as documents. Ask questions or request summaries based on those sources.
Core features of NotebookLM
- Source-grounded answers
- Document summaries
- Multiple source upload
- Citations to sources
- Study and research aids
Use cases of NotebookLM
- 1Studying course material
- 2Research synthesis
- 3Summarizing reports
- 4Preparing briefings
- 5Exploring long documents
Frequently asked questions about NotebookLM
What does NotebookLM do?+
It lets you chat with and summarize your own uploaded sources.
Who is it for?+
Students, researchers and knowledge workers.
Is it free?+
A free version is available, with additional paid options through Google plans.
Which category is NotebookLM in?+
NotebookLM is listed under Productivity, Research & Data, AI Meeting Assistant, AI Search Engine, AI Research Assistant.
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