Frequently Asked Questions

NotebookLM is an AI research assistant and smart note-taking tool by Google. It helps you upload documents, get source-grounded answers with citations, generate AI podcasts, and create multimodal outputs.

Unlike general AI chatbots, NotebookLM answers exclusively from your uploaded sources with traceable citations, eliminating hallucinations. It also offers unique features like AI podcast generation and deep research reports.

Yes, NotebookLM offers a free tier to get started. You can upload sources, ask questions, and generate outputs. Premium features may be available for advanced use cases.

NotebookLM supports PDF, Word, Google Docs/Sheets/Slides, web URLs, YouTube videos, audio files, EPUB, and more — over 15 formats in total.

AI Podcast generation supports multiple languages including English, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, and more, with natural-sounding AI hosts.

Click 'Start Creating' to open the NotebookLM app, create a new notebook, upload your sources, and begin asking questions or generating outputs immediately.