How to Import YouTube Transcripts into NotebookLM with Glasp

NotebookLM becomes far more powerful when you add high-quality sources—and YouTube is one of the best places to learn from experts.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to import YouTube transcripts into NotebookLM using Glasp, so you can summarize videos, ask questions, and extract key insights in seconds. We’ll cover two easy workflows: importing transcripts from a single YouTube video, and bulk importing transcripts from an entire YouTube channel using channel tracking. Whether you’re studying, doing research, or building a personal knowledge system, this guide helps you turn YouTube content into searchable, structured notes inside NotebookLM—fast and effortlessly.

Note: Please use YouTube transcripts responsibly and comply with YouTube’s policies and the copyright laws in your country/region. You are solely responsible for how you import, use, share, or republish any transcript content. If you’re the channel owner, importing your own transcripts is generally fine. Please avoid misuse, abuse, or unauthorized redistribution of full transcripts without permission.

Step 1: Install the Glasp extension to your browser

First of all, please install the Glasp browser extension in your laptop. It's available on Chrome, Brave, Microsoft Edge, Safari, and Opera.

👉 Install in Chrome, Brave, Microsoft Edge, and Opera

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Step 2: Open a YouTube video

Please open any YouTube video. If you could have successfully installed the Chrome extension, you can see a Glasp toolbar at the top right.

Click the down-row icon on the toolbar. It opens a window including the transcripts of the YouTube video.

Step 3: Copy the transcripts

Please click on the icon at the right on the toolbar. It copies all the transcripts in the YouTube video.

Note: If YouTube doesn't provide the transcripts, the Glasp extension can't show the transcripts. Please try Glasp Reader or Audio transcription feature.

Step 4: Paste the transcripts on NotebookLM

After you copy the transcripts of the YouTube video, paste them on NotebookLM. Type any prompt you want.

Step 5: Bulk import YouTube transcripts

If you want to import multiple YouTube transcripts at once, use Glasp’s YouTube Channel Tracking feature.

👉 Glasp

Go to the Glasp website and click “Sign up” in the top right.

Please sign up for Glasp with Google Sign-in or Apple Sign-in.

Step 6: Go to My Highlights page

After signing up for Glasp, click your profile icon on the left sidebar, then go to “My Highlights.”

Then, click “Channels” at the top.

On the Channels page, click the “+ Add YouTube Channel” button.

A modal will appear. Enter your YouTube channel handle.

After adding a channel to Glasp, click the channel name.

Click the checkmark icon to select videos you want to download transcripts for. Once you’re done selecting videos, click “Download All.”

When downloading, you can choose a file format such as TXT, MD, CSV, JSON, or SRT.

Step 7: Upload YouTube transcripts to NotebookLM

Click the “Upload files” button in NotebookLM.

Once the upload is complete, you’ll see the video transcripts listed as sources on the left. Select any video you want to reference, then type a prompt.

(Optional) Step 8: Track and import transcripts from multiple YouTube channels

If you’d like to track multiple YouTube channels and automatically collect transcripts, upgrade to the Pro plan. With the Pro and Unlimited plans, you can track up to 25 YouTube channels at the same time.

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FAQs

Do I need to pay to import YouTube transcripts into NotebookLM with Glasp?

No. You can use Glasp for free to import transcripts from individual YouTube videos and export them as files. If you want to track multiple channels and bulk collect transcripts continuously, you may need a paid plan depending on the number of channels you want to track.

Can I import transcripts from a single YouTube video into NotebookLM?

Yes. Glasp lets you capture a transcript from a single YouTube video, export it in a clean format, and upload it to NotebookLM so you can summarize and ask questions right away.

Can I bulk import transcripts from an entire YouTube channel?

Yes. With Glasp’s YouTube Channel Tracking feature, you can collect transcripts from multiple videos in a channel and download them in bulk for importing into NotebookLM.

What file formats can I download transcripts in?

When downloading transcripts from Glasp, you can choose formats such as TXT, Markdown (MD), CSV, JSON, and SRT. Markdown is usually the easiest format to upload and read in NotebookLM.

Why can’t I see the transcript or download option on some videos?

Some videos may not have transcripts available due to the creator’s settings, language availability, or YouTube limitations. If a transcript isn’t provided, Glasp may not be able to extract it.

Can I use this workflow for non-English YouTube videos?

Yes. If the video has an available transcript in that language, you can import it into NotebookLM. NotebookLM can then help you summarize and analyze the content in your preferred language.

Will the transcript formatting stay clean inside NotebookLM?

Yes. Uploading transcripts as a TXT or Markdown file usually keeps the content clean and readable. If you want the best structure, we recommend downloading transcripts in Markdown format.

Can I track multiple YouTube channels at the same time?

Yes. Glasp supports tracking multiple channels so you can keep collecting transcripts as new videos are published. The number of channels you can track may depend on your plan.

Is it legal to import YouTube transcripts into NotebookLM?

In general, importing transcripts for personal learning and research is low-risk, but you should always follow YouTube’s terms and respect copyright laws in your country/region. Avoid reposting full transcripts publicly without permission. If you’re the channel owner, importing your own transcripts is typically fine. If you’re unsure, we recommend contacting the channel owner before reposting or sharing full transcripts publicly.

What can I do in NotebookLM after importing YouTube transcripts?

Once your transcripts are added as sources, you can summarize videos, ask questions, compare ideas across multiple videos, extract key takeaways, and generate notes or outlines for writing and research.

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Glasp team