Extract YouTube Videos & Shorts Directly into NotebookLM.
Export YouTube search results, entire channel video libraries, or Shorts and feed them directly into Google NotebookLM with our free Chrome extension. Generate instant podcast discussions, source citations, and structured study guides.
YouTube to NotebookLM Walkthrough · Extract channel uploads and search queries into NotebookLM
What is YouTube to NotebookLM?
YouTube to NotebookLM is a high-speed browser extension tool that bridges YouTube video intelligence with Google NotebookLM. Rather than copying individual video links one-by-one, creators, students, and researchers can select dozens of videos from any YouTube search, channel catalog, or Shorts feed and import their complete video URLs and transcripts straight into NotebookLM notebooks with a single click.
How It Works in 3 Simple Steps
Browse YouTube Search or Channel
Open any YouTube search query, playlist, or creator channel uploads tab in your browser with our extension enabled.
Filter Videos or Shorts
Use the in-feed sidebar to filter by long-form videos, Shorts, upload dates, or view velocity to select the exact reference material.
Feed Directly to NotebookLM
Click "Send to NotebookLM" to automatically launch or populate your NotebookLM notebook with clean video sources ready for instant audio overviews and synthesis.
Where & How This Tool Wins You Reach
Podcast & Content Researchers
10x Faster ResearchSynthesize hours of expert YouTube interviews, keynote speeches, and tutorials into structured outlines and audio discussions without manual transcription.
Students & Lifelong Learners
Zero Manual CopyingTurn comprehensive lecture playlists and coding tutorials into searchable notebooks with grounded citations, FAQs, and study guides.
Niche Content Strategists
100% Sourced InsightsFeed the top 20 viral videos in your niche into NotebookLM to uncover unique angles, counter-arguments, and original script ideas.
Creator Insights vs. Manual Workflow
| Feature / Capability | Creator Insights (Free Tool) | Manual / Legacy Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Batch Source Ingestion | Select and export 10 to 50 videos in one sweep directly from YouTube feeds | Tedious manual copy-pasting of individual YouTube URLs one-by-one |
| Shorts & Long-Form Filtering | Dedicated toggles to isolate high-density Shorts or deep-dive long-form uploads | No automated filtering; requires manual link sorting in external sheets |
| Channel Catalog Coverage | Export entire channel archives filtered by views or recency with 1 click | Hours spent clicking across channel tabs and copying individual watch URLs |
| Cost & Extension Integration | 100% free browser extension with zero credit deduction and instant sync | Expensive scraping subscriptions or complex Python scripts requiring API tokens |
Frequently Asked Questions
Feed Any YouTube Channel or Search into NotebookLM
Synthesize video research into actionable notes and audio overviews in seconds with our free Chrome extension.