How to Use NotebookLM by Google in 2026 🚀
NotebookLM is Google's most powerful, grounded AI research tool — now with video overviews & more.
Learn how to use it for free — step by step for study, research, and creation.
Why Use NotebookLM in 2026?
- 🎙️ Audio Overviews — Turns notes into podcast-style discussions
- 🎥 Video Overviews — Narrated videos with slides & visuals
- 🧠 Mind Maps — Interactive connections for deep understanding
- 📚 Study Tools — Flashcards, quizzes, guides auto-generated
- 💬 Grounded Chat — Answers only from your sources, no hallucinations
Free version is super powerful — grounded in your uploads for accurate results!
Step 1: How to Start Using NotebookLM (Free)
- Go to notebooklm.google or search "NotebookLM"
- Sign in with your Google account (Gmail works — quick & free)
- Start a new notebook & upload sources like PDFs or links
- Pro tip: Use the mobile app for offline audio listening
🔥 10 Powerful Ways to Use NotebookLM + Copy-Paste Prompts
1. Turn Notes into Podcasts
"Generate Audio Overview from all my sources – make it engaging like two teachers discussing."
2. Create Video Summaries
"Create Video Overview – use slides, diagrams, and narration to summarize main ideas."
3. Build Mind Maps
"Generate an interactive mind map showing connections across my uploaded sources."
4. Exam Study Guides
"Create a study guide with flashcards and quizzes from these lecture notes."
5. Summarize Research
"Summarize all sources in 5 bullets – key takeaways and conclusions."
6. Job Interview Prep
"Generate interview questions based on my resume and job description."
7. Content Creation
"Turn these ideas into an Audio Overview podcast episode."
8. Learn Topics Fast
"Explain [topic] step-by-step with examples and timeline."
9. Analyze Papers
"Analyze these papers – summaries, themes, and ideas."
10. Daily Learning Plan
"Create a 7-day plan with summaries and quizzes."
Pro Tips to Get Maximum Out of NotebookLM
- 🎯 Add multiple sources for connected insights
- 🔄 Use Studio panel for quick outputs
- 🗣️ Ask in any language — supports 50+
- 📈 Premium for more sources & features
- ⚠️ Avoid sensitive data — grounded & private
- 🚀 Level Up NotebookLM (Advanced Prompts)
Ready to Use NotebookLM? 🚀
Open NotebookLM now and transform your notes into magic!
Go to NotebookLM.google →