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How to Use Gemini Notebook

Start simple. Try one real task.

1

Add your sources

Upload or connect the material you want to learn from.

2

Ask grounded questions

Ask about ideas, facts, differences, and summaries from those sources.

3

Turn it into study help

Create notes, questions, or audio-style study material.

Good for
ResearchProductivityAudioAI helper

✓ Great for

  • Studying
  • Your own source documents
  • Research notebooks
  • Exploring and summarizing information

✕ Not great for

  • The free plan caps how many chats and audio overviews you can generate each day.
  • Only works with sources you give it — not a general assistant
  • Publishing or shipping without review
  • Sharing private information carelessly
Easy first try

Upload one PDF and ask: What are the five ideas I should remember?