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This feature allows you to create videos from original documents in NotebookLM. |
Google has just announced a series of new feature updates for NotebookLM, its AI software that helps synthesize and summarize documents in various formats. Users can provide original documents and then ask the tool to analyze, summarize, answer questions, generate ideas, or convert the content into podcasts.
According to Google statistics, Vietnam is among the top 10 countries/territories with the highest usage of NotebookLM globally, alongside India, Japan, the US, and others.
Despite only launching in June, NotebookLM's public notebook feature has recorded over 140,000 shared entries. In the Asia- Pacific region, popular public notebooks come from South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Japan, covering a wide range of topics.
Convert documents to videos
NotebookLM's first new feature is called Video Overviews. First announced at the I/O 2025 conference, this mode allows users to convert document content into video, making it easier and faster to grasp information.
According to Google, Video Overviews is a “visual alternative” to Audio Overviews, a feature for creating podcasts with AI guests. Instead of mechanically reading aloud the entire original document, NotebookLM summarizes the main points in the document, presenting them as a two-person interview to increase interaction.
NotebookLM supports importing text documents, websites, or YouTube videos (up to 50 sources). After providing the material, in the Studio screen on the right, click Video Overview and wait a few minutes; the tool will convert the content into a video.
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NotebookLM interface with document summarization feature using videos. |
Currently, content created by Video Overviews takes the form of presentation slides with illustrations, diagrams, excerpts, and data extracted directly from documents. For longer content, the new feature can explain data, summarize processes, and visualize some complex concepts.
NotebookLM videos vary in length depending on the amount of content included, with an average creation time of 5-10 minutes. The videos begin with a title, problem statement, and key quotes, followed by the main content in sections. Important concepts are highlighted, and a timeline is even added for content with historical themes.
In addition to images, the video also includes narration. Similar to Audio Overviews, the voiceover in the video has a clear and natural tone, not too stiff or robotic like most other AI tools.
The design, presentation, and fonts in the video follow Google's standard. The entire video features the NotebookLM logo to identify AI-generated content.
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NotebookLM's presentation layout is based on user-provided document content. |
Video Overview users can tap the Menu button in the upper right corner to enter additional requests, such as content to focus on, specifying objectives, describing the video's target audience, video structure, etc.
In addition to converting content to video, users can still ask analytical questions about the original document in the interactive text section on the screen.
Video Overviews on NotebookLM currently only support English. Google says it will add more languages and video formats in the future. The free version of NotebookLM has a daily usage limit. To create more videos, users must purchase packages such as Google AI Pro (priced from 543,000 VND/month).
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The NotebookLM update also changes the Studio interface, specifically the area on the right side of the screen for selecting summary formats. Studio now supports four formats: video, audio (podcast), mind maps, and text documents.
In the new version, the Studio feature allows you to create and save multiple versions of a summary format. For example, users can create multiple language versions with Audio Overviews, suitable for sharing handbooks with the community.
If creating a study group notebook, you can include multiple videos and podcasts related to the content of each specific role. During exam preparation, you can ask NotebookLM to create mind maps and summary videos, each focusing on different lesson content.
The Studio interface is also more intuitive, with a content creation button at the top, content appearing in a list below, and the ability to create and view multiple items simultaneously. According to Google, the new Studio interface will be widely released in the next few weeks.
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NotebookLM's standout note-taking feature. Image: Google . |
Finally, the NotebookLM homepage adds a Featured Notebooks section, featuring materials from reputable authors, publishers, and non-profit organizations worldwide. The notebook topics are quite diverse, including in-depth scientific research, travel guides, lifestyle, and expert advice.
Users can interact with the notebook through NotebookLM's features such as reading the original document, asking questions, listening to audio/video summaries, reading pre-made text or mind maps (if available).
According to Google, NotebookLM's new features "make it more intuitive and convenient than ever to delve deeper into a wide range of topics."
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