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How to Use NotebookLM (Now Gemini Notebook) in 6 Steps

Upload your notes, PDFs or videos and get answers with a citation for every claim. Here is how to start.

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NEW NAME

NotebookLM is now Gemini Notebook

Google renamed it on 16 July 2026. Same tool, same notebooks, new address: notebook.google.com.

STEP 1

Create a notebook per topic

Sign in with a Google account and click Create new. One topic per notebook gives cleaner answers.

STEP 2

Add up to 50 sources free

Add PDFs, Google Docs, web links, YouTube videos, audio files or pasted text to your notebook.

STEP 3

Ask, then check citations

Ask specific questions. Tap the small numbers to jump to the exact line in your source.

STEP 4

Turn it into a podcast

Audio Overview creates a chat between two AI hosts about your sources. Pick Deep Dive, Brief or Lecture.

STEP 5

Flashcards, quizzes, mind maps

The Studio panel builds study tools from your own material, so you practise exactly what you need.

STEP 6

Share it like a Google Doc

Classmates or teammates can chat with the same sources. The full guide covers plans, limits and tips.