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👉 How to Import Kindle Highlights into NotebookLM with Glasp
You can import your Kindle highlights into NotebookLM by exporting them with Glasp and using them as high-quality sources for AI-powered research. NotebookLM is a powerful AI research assistant, but it works best when you feed it high-quality sources. If you’re an avid Kindle reader, your highlights already contain your best ideas, key quotes, and learning notes—so why not bring them into NotebookLM? In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to import your Kindle highlights into NotebookLM using Glasp in just a few steps.
We’ll walk through the simplest workflow to export your Kindle highlights, organize them as a clean source, and add them to NotebookLM so you can summarize, ask questions, and generate insights instantly. Whether you’re studying, researching, or building a personal knowledge system, this guide will help you turn reading into actionable knowledge fast.
Note: Please make sure you import and use Kindle highlights in compliance with the copyright laws and regulations in your country/region of residence.
If you'd like to see the tutorial in video, please click the link below.
Step 1: Sign up for Glasp
Select a browser: Google Chrome, Brave, Safari, Microsoft Edge, etc.
On your search tab, type in “glasp.co” and you will be automatically directed to the page of Glasp. Or access it from the link below.
👉 Glasp — Kindle Highlights Importer
Upon reaching it click “Sign up (beta)” and continue using your Google Account.
You can sign up for Glasp with either Google Sign-in or Apple Sign-in. If you're not an iPhone/iPad user, we strongly recommend you use Google Sign-in.
After finalizing your account, you will be redirected to the Chrome Web Store.
Step 2: Install the Glasp extension to your browser
Click Add to Chrome(Brave, Safari, or Edge) and install Glasp to your chosen browser.
👉 Glasp — Chrome Web Store
👉 Glasp — Safari Web Store
After you install the extension, make sure you pin it on the toolbar. It makes it easier to open the Glasp on the sidebar. If you're asked to sign in to Glasp on the sidebar, please do it.
Step 3: Go to your Glasp profile page
Once you’ve installed the Glasp extension and signed in, go to your profile page by clicking the Profile icon in the sidebar.
This will take you to your Profile page. Now, click Kindle at the top.
Step 4: Sign in to Kindle Cloud Reader
After you install Glasp, please visit Kindle Cloud Reader. You can search Kindle Cloud Reader on Google. And the page's URL is like https://read.amazon.com or https://read.amazon.jp
Step 5: Select a Kindle book to import to NotebookLM
If you can successfully log in to Kindle Cloud Reader, you can see a page like below. So, please click Notes & Highlights on the left.
You can see a page below. Select a book to copy highlights on the left. Then, please click Select Books on the Glasp modal at the top right. If you cannot see the modal, so make sure that you've successfully installed it.
Then, please select books you'd like to import to NotebookLM. After selecting books, click Import to Glasp at the bottom right.
Step 6: Copy Kindle Highlights from Your Profile Page
Go back to your Glasp profile page and refresh it. You should see the Kindle highlights you imported.
Then, click Copy Highlights at the top right.
Step 7: Paste Kindle highlights to NotebookLM
Open NotebookLM and paste the Kindle highlights you copied. Then, type any prompt you want.
Step 8: Bulk Import Kindle highlights
If you want to import highlights from multiple Kindle books at once, go back to Kindle Cloud Reader. Select the book you want to import into NotebookLM, then download the highlights as a file (e.g., Markdown).
In NotebookLM, click the Upload files button. If your Kindle highlights file is zipped, unzip it before uploading it to NotebookLM.
Once the upload is complete, you’ll see all the resources imported into NotebookLM. Then, type any prompt you’d like.
A quick and easy way, isn’t it? You can copy and paste Kindle highlights without any export limits just by clicking a few buttons. If you'd like to build your online bookshelf, please sign up for Glasp.
Bonus: Review Your Kindle Highlights Daily
If you’d like to revisit your Kindle highlights, Glasp can send you a small selection of your highlights every day.
Please check the tutorial below:
👉 Daily Kindle Review
FAQs
Do I need to pay for Glasp to import Kindle highlights into NotebookLM?
No. You can use Glasp for free to import your Kindle highlights from Kindle Cloud Reader and bring them into NotebookLM. Once your highlights are in Glasp, you can copy them and paste them into NotebookLM, or download them as a file for uploading.
Do I need a Kindle device to use this workflow?
No. You don’t need a Kindle device. This tutorial works with Kindle Cloud Reader, so you can import highlights from your Kindle books using a web browser.
Where does Glasp get my Kindle highlights from?
Glasp imports your highlights from Kindle Cloud Reader (Notes & Highlights). After importing, you can view and manage them on your My Highlights page in Glasp.
Can I import highlights from multiple Kindle books at once?
Yes. You can bulk import highlights by downloading highlights for each book from Kindle Cloud Reader (e.g., in Markdown format) and uploading them to NotebookLM. This is helpful when you want to add multiple books as sources.
What file formats can I upload to NotebookLM?
NotebookLM supports file uploads such as Markdown and other common document formats. If you download your highlights as Markdown, it’s an easy way to keep the formatting clean and readable inside NotebookLM.
My Kindle highlights file is zipped. What should I do?
If your highlights are downloaded as a .zip file, unzip it first. Then upload the extracted file to NotebookLM using the “Upload files” button.
Why can’t I see the Glasp modal on Kindle Cloud Reader?
If you don’t see the Glasp modal, please check the following:
- The Glasp extension is installed and enabled
- You are signed in to Glasp on the sidebar
- You refreshed Kindle Cloud Reader after installing Glasp
Pinning the extension can also make it easier to access Glasp quickly.
Can I organize my Kindle highlights before importing them into NotebookLM?
Yes. After importing your books into Glasp, you can review your highlights on the My Highlights page. This makes it easy to keep your sources clean before pasting or uploading them into NotebookLM.
Will my highlights keep their formatting when pasted into NotebookLM?
Mostly yes. Your highlights will remain readable and structured, especially if you use Markdown. For the cleanest formatting, we recommend downloading highlights as a Markdown file and uploading it to NotebookLM.
Can I use this workflow for research, studying, or content creation?
Absolutely. Once your Kindle highlights are inside NotebookLM, you can ask questions, summarize key ideas, compare concepts across books, and generate insights for writing, studying, or building a personal knowledge system.
Before you leave
Thanks for reading. We hope this tutorial helps you save and organize your Kindle highlights more effectively.
See you next time,
Glasp team
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