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Gemini Notebook

Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) is Google's research notebook that answers questions only from the files, links and videos you add, with citations back to those sources; a beginner might try it to summarize class readings or turn notes into a study guide or audio overview.

Free plan
Verified free plan
Paid from
Gemini Notebook in Google AI Plus $4.99 / month (United States)
Known for
Audio Overview, Video Overview, Slide Deck
Facts last checked
2026-10-11
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What makes Gemini Notebook different

Google's research notebook that answers from, and transforms, your own sources.

  1. 01

    Audio Overview

    Turns your notebook's sources into a podcast-style talk between AI hosts, in 80+ languages.

    Use it for: Listening to a summary of long readings while commuting.

    How to start

    1. Open a notebook or create one and upload sources
    2. In the "Studio" panel, select "Audio Overview"
    3. Optionally pick a format: Deep Dive, The Brief, The Critique or The Debate
    No plan limit statedsupport.google.comchecked 2026-10-11

  2. 02

    Video Overview

    Turns your sources into a narrated video: Cinematic, Explainer or Short, in a chosen visual style.

    Use it for: Making a visual explainer of course material or a report.

    How to start

    1. Open a notebook and upload sources
    2. In the "Studio" panel, select "Video Overview"
    3. Choose format, language and visual style, then select "generate"
    No plan limit statedsupport.google.comchecked 2026-10-11

  3. 03

    Slide Deck

    Builds a presentation from your sources, then lets you revise single slides with instructions.

    Use it for: Drafting a talk or a deck to send as a PDF.

    How to start

    1. Open a notebook and upload sources
    2. In the "Studio" panel, select "Slide Deck" (or the pencil icon to customize)
    3. Choose Detailed Deck or Presenter Slides
    No plan limit statedsupport.google.comchecked 2026-10-11

  4. 04

    Mind Maps

    Draws your sources' main topics and related ideas as a branching diagram you can explore.

    Use it for: Getting the big picture of an unfamiliar topic.

    How to start

    1. Open a notebook
    2. In the chat, select the Mind Map chip
    3. Find the map as a note in the "Studio" panel
    No plan limit statedsupport.google.comchecked 2026-10-11

  5. 05

    Deep Research

    Browses up to hundreds of websites, writes a report and lets you import it and its sources.

    Use it for: Filling a new notebook with sources on a research question.

    How to start

    1. In the Sources panel, enter a research question in the search box
    2. Toggle on "Web" and "Deep Research"
    3. Review the report and sources, then import the ones you want
    No plan limit statedsupport.google.comchecked 2026-10-11

Comes with the same subscription

Limits

How much you can really use it, in the official pages' own words. Limits change often; check the date on each answer.

Usage limitsHow much each plan lets you use it, in the official pages' own words.
  • Not yet confirmed
Context windowHow much text it can take in at once (a long document, a long chat).
  • Not yet confirmed

Cost

Free planA free plan that is not time-limited. Trials are listed separately.
  • Supportedsupport.google.comchecked 2026-10-10

    Gemini Notebook (Standard) plan

Plans

  • Gemini Notebook (Standard)

    Free plan

    Amount not confirmed. See official pricing

  • Gemini Notebook in Google AI Plus

    Paid, individual

    • $4.99 / month

  • Gemini Notebook in Google AI Pro

    Paid, individual

    • $19.99 / month

  • Gemini Notebook in Google AI Ultra

    Paid, individual

    • $99.99 / month5x usage tier.
    • $199.99 / month20x usage tier.

Prices shown for United States. US price. Other countries may see a different price and currency.

All features8 questions, each with its source and the date we checked it

AI models

AI modelsThe AI models the official pages name for this product. Line-ups change often, so check the date.
  • Gemini 3.5, Nano Banana, Veo, Omniblog.google +3checked 2026-10-10

Input and output

File uploadYou can give it files such as PDFs or documents.
  • Supportedsupport.google.comchecked 2026-10-10

    Plan not specified

Checking facts

Traceable citationsAnswers link to the specific sources they rely on.
  • Supportedsupport.google.comchecked 2026-10-10

    Plan not specified

Search scopeWhat it searches: the open web, academic papers, or both.
  • Sources the user adds to a notebook (files, web and YouTube URLs, Google Drive files); new web and Drive sources can be discovered when adding sourcessupport.google.comchecked 2026-10-10

Workflow

Export formatsFile formats you can download results in.
  • PDF, PPTX, PNG, CSV, Google Docssupport.google.com +3checked 2026-10-10
PlatformsWhere the product is offered: web, desktop app, mobile app, or editor extension.
  • Web, Mobile appsupport.google.com +1checked 2026-10-10

Requirements

AccountWhether you need to sign up before using it.
  • Google Account sign-in required (personal, or work/school account with access turned on by the admin)support.google.comchecked 2026-10-10
Where it is availableCountries or regions where the provider says it can be used.
  • Browser version available in the countries and territories listed on the official help page, for users above the age of consent; the mobile app and paid Google AI plans have their own country listssupport.google.comchecked 2026-10-10

    On: Web

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