For a long time, ChatGPT and Claude have offered folders or projects to keep conversations tidy. However, for Google Gemini users, this was a missing feature in the AI-powered chatbot. They often had to scroll through a long, linear history of chats. Well, that is finally changing. Google Gemini is officially introducing “Notebooks,” a feature designed to transform how we manage complex projects and research within the app.
Google Gemini’s Notebooks feature: More than just a folder
Although they function as a way to group related chats, Notebooks are significantly more powerful than a simple organizational folder. You can think of them as specialized knowledge bases. When you create a notebook, you can upload specific PDFs, documents, or even link to websites to give Gemini a deep pool of context.
Once your sources are in place, the AI uses that specific data alongside its web-search capabilities to provide responses that are far more tailored to your project. Furthermore, you can set custom instructions for each notebook. This tells Gemini exactly what tone to use or what specific goals to keep in mind for that particular workspace.
NotebookLM syncing
The real “magic” happens behind the scenes. According to Google, these notebooks are fully synced with NotebookLM, the company’s dedicated research tool. This means any file you add in Gemini will automatically appear in NotebookLM and vice versa.
The upgrade enables some useful workflows that were not possible before. For instance, a student could use Gemini to brainstorm an essay outline based on their class notes and then instantly jump into NotebookLM to generate a Cinematic Video Overview or an infographic using those same materials. This way, you can say goodbye to having to re-upload files or copy-paste prompts between different apps.
Availability
The rollout began this week for the web version of Gemini. For now, access is exclusive to Google AI Ultra, Pro, and Plus subscribers. However, Google confirmed that the feature will expand to free users, mobile apps, and more regions—including Europe—in the coming weeks.
Interestingly, the feature is currently unavailable for users under 18 and those with certain Workspace Education accounts.
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