The complete guide to NotebookLM

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NotebookLM is the most useful free AI tool of 2025. It has twin superpowers. You can use it to find, analyze, and search through a collection of documents, notes, links, or files. You can then use NotebookLM to visualize your material as a slide deck, infographic, report— even an audio or video summary.Subscribe

How to set up a notebook

1. Pick a purpose.