What is NotebookLM?

Core Functions

• Multi-format data upload: Support PDF, Google Docs, websites, audio and other formats.

• Intelligent summary and key points extraction: a key to generate a summary, FAQ, study guides, etc..

• Dynamic Q&A and citation: you can ask questions about the content of the material, and the AI answers are cited with sources for easy traceability.

• Audio guide (podcast mode): turn the content of the document into AI anchor conversational audio, suitable for commuting and fragmented time learning.

• Mind map: automatically organizes the structure of the material, helping to clarify the vein of knowledge.

• Notebook Guide shortcut menu: one-click direct access to common operations, such as generating study guides, FAQ, etc.

• Data management: each notebook can independently manage 50 data sources, with a maximum of 500,000 words for a single source and a total capacity of up to 25 million words.

Typical application scenarios

• Academic research and study: organizing literature, generating study notes, preparing for exams and reviewing, language teaching (such as differentiating academic/spoken expressions, voice analysis, etc.).

• Content creation and analysis: quickly combing reports, generating outlines, FAQ, audio guide, suitable for self-media, lecturers and so on.

• Enterprises and teams: upload internal documents (e.g. financial reports, contracts, presentations), realize knowledge management, staff training, market analysis, AI customer service, etc.

• Personal growth and creativity: project research, inspiration organization, personal knowledge base construction.

Comparison with other AI tools

• Comparison with ChatGPT: NotebookLM only answers based on uploaded data, suitable for scenarios requiring high accuracy and traceability; ChatGPT is more suitable for open creation and dialog.

• Comparison with Notion AI: Notion AI is strong in task management and content generation; NotebookLM is better at multi-format profile analysis and audio/visualization output.

• Multi-tool collaboration: It can be linked with ChatGPT, Notion AI, etc. to create an efficient knowledge workflow.

Suggestions and Tips for Use

• Ask specific questions, the more precise the question, the more valuable the answer.

• Regularly organize and maintain the database, the value of NotebookLM depends on the quality of your data.

• Save important conversations as notes in time to avoid losing them.

• Incorporate traditional learning/research methods, AI results need to be self-validated.

• Make good use of Notebook Guide and mind maps to improve efficiency.

Editions and Pricing

• Free Edition: Free for individual users, supports 100 notebooks, 50 sources per notebook, 500,000 words per source.

• Paid version (Plus/Enterprise): larger capacity, support for team collaboration, advanced security, etc., suitable for enterprises and heavy users.

• Integration with Google Workspace: some advanced features are open with Workspace subscription.

NotebookLM Thinking Maps

Conclusion

Sample Voice Podcasts