Introduction to NotebookLM

NotebookLM is one of the most useful AI tools available today, and it's completely free to use. In this article, we will explore the top 12 NotebookLM use cases that you can try right now.

Getting Started with NotebookLM

NotebookLM is organized into different notebooks, and you can start with a source, such as a PDF document, text document, or website. This is the caption for image 1

You can upload a PDF document, and once you add it, you can have a conversation with all your notes. You can ask for a one-sentence recap, and it gives you little annotations on where you got that information from.

Use Case 1: One-Sentence Recap

The first use case is a very obvious one, but it's a great way to get started with NotebookLM. You can ask for a one-sentence recap of your notes, and it will give you a brief summary. This is the caption for image 2

Use Case 2: Repurposing Notes

The second use case is quickly repurposing your notes into something like a study guide or a useful outline. You can use the study guide option, and it will generate a new note using Gemini. This is the caption for image 3

Use Case 3: Creating a Timeline

The third use case is creating a timeline option. You can use a website as a source, and it will generate a nice, easy-to-follow timeline. This is the caption for image 4

Use Case 4: Using YouTube Links as Sources

The fourth use case is using YouTube links as sources. You can copy the link of a YouTube video and add it as a source in NotebookLM. This is the caption for image 5

Use Case 5: Conversing with Conference Calls

The fifth use case is conversing with conference calls. You can upload a conference call onto YouTube, make it unlisted, and then use it as a source in NotebookLM. This is the caption for image 6

Use Case 6: Analyzing an Entire Book

The sixth use case is analyzing an entire book using NotebookLM. You can upload a book as a text file or PDF, and it will digest the entire book in just a few seconds.

Use Case 7: Translating Text into Different Languages

The seventh use case is translating text into different languages. You can copy the text from NotebookLM and use a translator like DeepL to translate it into a different language.

Use Case 8: Creating an Audio Overview

The eighth use case is creating an audio overview. You can use NotebookLM to generate a human-sounding podcast between two people, and it's very interesting when you listen to it.

Use Case 9: Changing the Voices

The ninth use case is changing the voices. You can use an app like Descript to transcribe the audio and edit the text script.

Use Case 10: Creating a Video

The tenth use case is creating a video. You can use NotebookLM to generate text prompts for a video generation platform, and it will create an entire video or short film.

Use Case 11: Bringing the AI Podcaster to Life

The eleventh use case is bringing the AI podcaster to life. You can use an app like ElevenLabs to clone your voice and replace the podcaster that NotebookLM made.

Use Case 12: Creating a Complete Video Podcast

The twelfth use case is creating a complete video podcast. You can use NotebookLM to generate text prompts, and then use an app like CapCut to edit the video.

Conclusion

In conclusion, NotebookLM is a powerful tool that can be used in many different ways. From repurposing notes to creating a complete video podcast, the possibilities are endless. With the help of other AI tools like Descript, ElevenLabs, and CapCut, you can take your NotebookLM experience to the next level. Thanks for reading, and don't forget to check out the complete NotebookLM course, which will be available next month.