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With Web Clipper for NotebookLM installed, you can add PDFs directly to your notebooks while viewing them in your browser.

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How it works

When viewing a PDF in your browser’s native PDF viewer, an Add to NotebookLM button appears in the bottom right corner of the screen.

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Add a PDF

  1. Open any PDF in your browser
  2. Click the Add to NotebookLM button in the bottom right corner
  3. Select an existing notebook from the modal, or create a new one
  4. The modal closes and a confirmation notification appears
Your PDF is now added as a source in NotebookLM—start asking questions and uncovering insights.

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Requirements

The PDF must be hosted online. Locally stored PDFs (opened via file://) cannot be added to NotebookLM as the file needs to be accessible via a public URL.

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What you can do with PDF sources

Once added, NotebookLM can:
  • Break down complex research papers into digestible summaries
  • Answer specific questions about the document
  • Cross-reference findings with your other sources
  • Generate study guides or briefing notes from lengthy reports