Manage research materials and create AI podcasts with NotebookLM

Custom Insight Generation

How to Add Sources to NotebookLM

1. Visit the NotebookLM website (notebooklm.google.com).
2. Click the 'New Notebook' button (plus icon) to start a new project.
3. Choose your document source via the 'Sources' options: Google Drive, PDF, Text File, or paste a website URL.
4. Click 'Upload' or 'Add' after selecting your files to process the documents into the AI system.
5. Wait for the loading process to complete until the documents appear in the 'Sources' panel on the left.

How to Generate an 'Audio Overview' (AI Podcast)

1. Click on the 'Notebook Guide' section located in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
2. Locate the 'Audio Overview' box in the panel that appears.
3. Click the 'Generate' button to begin the automatic audio creation process.
4. Wait for the AI to process content from all your sources (this may take 1-3 minutes).
5. Click 'Play' to listen to two AI hosts discussing your notes.
6. Select 'Download' (three dots icon) if you wish to save the audio file in .wav format.

Interacting with Notes via AI Chat

1. Click the 'Chat' box or 'Ask a question about your sources' at the bottom.
2. Type a specific question about your notes (e.g., 'Summarize the main points from this PDF file').
3. Press 'Enter' and watch the AI refer to specific citations to answer your query.
4. Click on the citation numbers within the AI's response to view the original excerpt from the source document.

Converting Notes into Quizzes or FAQs

1. Open the 'Notebook Guide' in the bottom-right corner.
2. Select your preferred output format such as 'Study Guide', 'FAQ', or 'Table of Contents'.
3. The AI will automatically generate a new document based on your selection.
4. Use the 'Study Guide' to generate Short Answer Questions to test your understanding.