# YouTube to NotebookLM

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If you’ve been using [**YouTube Summary with AI**](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/youtube-summary-with-ai/gcglcbfmophnppdlbhckfmfiofaajibm), you already know how easy it is to get instant video summaries and key takeaways without watching the entire video.

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But what if you want to go beyond just summaries — to collect videos, organize them by topic, and come back later to ask deeper questions?

That’s where [**NotebookLM Integration**](https://notebooklm.google.com/) comes in.

With this feature, your YouTube experience transforms from casual viewing into a structured research workflow — where every video becomes part of a knowledge base you can revisit, query, and explore.

### Why NotebookLM Integration Changes Everything <a href="#b424" id="b424"></a>

[NotebookLM (by Google) ](https://notebooklm.google.com/)is designed to help you turn scattered content into structured insights — think of it as a personal research assistant that never forgets.

By combining it with [**YouTube Summary with AI**](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/youtube-summary-with-ai/gcglcbfmophnppdlbhckfmfiofaajibm), you get:

* **Instant Video Collection:** Save videos to a notebook directly from YouTube while you watch.
* **Topic-Based Organization:** Keep everything grouped by theme — perfect for courses, projects, or research topics.
* **Centralized Summaries:** Each video you save can include AI-generated summaries and transcripts, making it easier to revisit later.
* **Deep Research Mode:** Inside NotebookLM, you can ask questions across all saved videos, get synthesized answers, or even generate new summaries and insights from multiple sources at once.
* **Time-Saving Workflow:** No more hunting through watch history or bookmarks — your learning is organized and searchable.

This integration turns passive watching into active learning and helps you connect ideas between videos — something that’s nearly impossible with just YouTube’s built-in playlist feature.

### How It Works <a href="#id-0a20" id="id-0a20"></a>

Here’s what makes this feature so powerful:

### 1. NotebookLM Configure in 1-Click <a href="#e58a" id="e58a"></a>

Inside NotebookLM Config page, click **Open NotebookLM** to connect your NotebookLM account.

* **Open NotebookLM:** Click the button above or visit [notebooklm.google.com](https://notebooklm.google.com/)
* **Sign in:** Use your Google account and create at least one project
* **Connect:** Come back here and click “Refresh” — your account will auto-connect
* **Select Project:** Choose your active project from the dropdown

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### 2. Add Youtube Videos to NotebookLM Without Leaving YouTube <a href="#id-19bd" id="id-19bd"></a>

While watching a video, just click the **NotebookLM button** in the right sidebar or above the thumbnails. Each click instantly saves the video into your selected notebook — no need to switch tabs or copy links manually.

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### 3. Review <a href="#f30f" id="f30f"></a>

When you’re done adding videos, head back to NotebookLM and open the notebook. All the videos that you have added in a one place

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### 4. Ask, Summarize, and Explore <a href="#id-2da0" id="id-2da0"></a>

Once your notebook is ready, you can use NotebookLM to ask questions, get AI-generated summaries, or explore deeper insights based on everything you’ve collected.

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Enjoy ✨