# How to Integrate NotebookLM with Google Sheets

> To integrate NotebookLM with Google Sheets, download your spreadsheet from Google Sheets in a preferred format like PDF or HTML, configure the export settings, and tap Export. Then, open NotebookLM, click Create New, select Choose File, and upload your downloaded spreadsheet to use it as a data source.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-integrate-notebooklm-with-google-sheets/
Apps: Google
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a44adab56e05a00fedf72/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Inside your spreadsheet, navigate to the top menu bar and click 'File'.
2. Hover your mouse cursor over the 'Download' option, then select your preferred file format. To avoid inconveniences later on, consider PDF or HTML.
3. Following that, configure the export settings and tap 'Export' in the top-right corner.
4. Head back to NotebookLM afterwards and click 'Create New'.
5. Subsequently, click 'Choose File' and select the newly downloaded spreadsheet.
6. After completing these steps, your notebook will be integrated with Google Sheets. You can now use the imported spreadsheet as a source of data.