Overview
Video Overviews transform the sources in your notebook into an engaging video.
They distill complex information into clear, digestible content, providing a comprehensive and engaging visual deep dive of your material.
What’s new?
NotebookLM’s Short Video Overviews convert lengthy PDFs, Google Docs, web pages, and notes into engaging, one-minute vertical videos designed for mobile screens. By blending dynamic AI narration with animated visuals, this tool helps you quickly grasp core concepts without digging through massive documents. It is a highly efficient summarisation tool tailored for students, teachers, and digital creators who need to digest complex information on the fly.
How to Create Quick Videos in NotebookLM
- Upload Your Materials
Add your PDFs, Google Docs, notes, or web links directly into a NotebookLM notebook to establish your source material. - Select the “Short” Format
Head over to the Studio panel and choose the Short video format (instead of Explainer or Cinematic). - Define Your Focus
Select one of the AI’s suggested topics or write a custom prompt to guide exactly what the video should cover. - Generate Your Clip
Hit generate. NotebookLM will process your sources to build a high-quality, 60-second video complete with custom images and voiceover narration. - Review and Share
Watch the preview inside the app, download the finished file, or share it directly to your social and mobile channels.
In summary
These quick, portrait-oriented videos are built specifically for mobile feeds. By focusing on a single core idea per clip and pulling data strictly from your uploaded files, the AI keeps the content fast-paced and grounded in your notes.
Example of a short video overview on the right.
