How it works
There are two ways to add a playlist, depending on where you are on YouTube.Add from the playlist page
- Navigate to the YouTube playlist page
- Click the Add to NotebookLM button next to the playlist title (near the Play All button)
- Select an existing notebook from the modal, or create a new one
- The modal closes and a confirmation notification appears
Add from a video
When watching a video that’s part of a playlist, you can add the entire playlist from the sidebar.- Locate the playlist sidebar on the right side of the video
- Click the Web Clipper for NotebookLM button (icon-only) at the top of the playlist
- Select an existing notebook from the modal, or create a new one
- The modal closes and a confirmation notification appears
What you can do with playlist sources
Once added, NotebookLM can:- Turn curated playlists into personalized learning courses
- Generate audio overviews that summarize hours of content into a conversational podcast
- Create quizzes and study materials from video transcripts
- Compare perspectives from different creators on the same topic

