Google NotebookLM 2025 Features Tutorial: Quizzes, Flashcards, Mind Maps, and More

Xuebin Wei
Sep 26
2 min read

Google NotebookLM 2025 is one of the most powerful AI study tools available today. In this tutorial, we explain the new NotebookLM features—including quizzes, flashcards, video overviews, and mind maps—and compare the free vs paid plans.

Last year, we published a detailed tutorial introducing NotebookLM as one of the best tools for students to learn data science. This year’s update builds on that foundation, showing how NotebookLM has evolved into an even more interactive and effective learning companion.

Google NotebookLM Free vs Paid Plans

Both the free and paid plans in Google NotebookLM include the same features: note organization, AI-generated summaries, quizzes, flashcards, video overviews, and mind maps.

The difference is that the paid plan provides more capacity. You can generate more content, manage larger notebooks, and extend usage limits. For heavy study and research, the paid plan is more practical.

How to Import Data into NotebookLM

The first step is uploading your study materials. NotebookLM supports PDFs, Google Docs, YouTube Videos, and raw text.

NotebookLM interface showing "Add sources" page, with options for uploading files, Google Drive, links, and text. White background. — Uploading documents into NotebookLM

Once imported, the platform organizes your documents into a structured notebook that can be explored with AI-powered tools.

Interface displaying tutorial list and content on "OpenAI Response API for Advanced Data Analysis." Includes video links and text description. — A created notebook with imported videos

Quizzes in Google NotebookLM

The quiz feature generates multiple-choice questions directly from your notes.

This turns study sessions into active practice, making it easier to check comprehension and prepare for exams.

AI Quiz interface asking which DALL-E model can edit images. Options: Amazon Titan, DALL-E 3, DALL-E 2, GPT-4o Mini. Hint button visible. — Quiz question view

Flashcards in Google NotebookLM

NotebookLM also generates flashcards, designed for memorization and active recall.

Difference from quizzes:

Flashcards are self-study tools for definitions and key concepts.
Quizzes are structured assessments with feedback.

AI flashcard with question: "What is the primary function of a Vision Language Model?" Arrows for navigation, sleek black and white design. — Flashcard deck interface

Video Overviews in Google NotebookLM

Another helpful feature is video overviews. NotebookLM can summarize your notes and create short, narrated videos, providing a fast and visual way to review content.

Image showing two comparison cards. Left: GPT-4o, "The Witness," gives instant answers. Right: o1, "The Detective," uses logic for solutions. — Video overview panel

Mind Maps in Google NotebookLM

The mind map feature organizes your notes into a visual concept map, showing how ideas are connected.

This makes it easier to see the big picture when working with complex subjects or large collections of notes.

Flowchart titled "AI Model Integration for Twitter Data Analysis" with branches on image analysis, text analysis, and related tasks. Light blue and teal colors. — Mind map demo

Why NotebookLM 2025 Matters

With the addition of quizzes, flashcards, video overviews, and mind maps, Google NotebookLM has evolved into a comprehensive AI-powered study companion.

Since both free and paid plans include the same tools, every learner can access these features. The paid plan expands capacity, making it especially useful for advanced or high-volume studies.

Watch the Full Google NotebookLM Tutorial

Watch the complete walkthrough video:

Conclusion

In last year’s LBSocial tutorial, we introduced NotebookLM as one of the best AI tools for students learning data science. With the 2025 release, we can now see how much the platform has grown—offering quizzes, flashcards, video overviews, and mind maps that make studying more engaging and effective.

At LBSocial, we continue to showcase how AI-powered tools like NotebookLM are transforming learning and teaching.