How to export NotebookLM mind maps and edit them online
We recently told you about a new Chrome browser extension that enables you to convert mind maps from NotebookLM into editable Xmind maps. The developer recently published a tutorial that explains how to do it, step by step.
A NotebookLM mind map preview is great for quickly visualizing structure, especially when you’re exploring a long doc or a messy set of notes. But most people want to do more than view it. Here are 5 scenarios where you may want to enhance NotebookLM's visual output:
Refine the hierarchy (promote/demote ideas)
Rename branches into clearer labels
Group and de-duplicate repeated topics
Turn insights into actionable structure (plans, outlines, study maps)
Export/share a clean map with your team
This simple tutorial explains the two options Xmind offers for exporting your mind maps from NotebookLM to Xmind: