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* {{kbd | key=<nowiki>-q:a 2</nowiki>}}: Sets Variable Bit Rate (VBR) quality. 2 averages around 190 kbps (high quality). Use 0 for best quality or 4 for standard.
* {{kbd | key=<nowiki>-q:a 2</nowiki>}}: Sets Variable Bit Rate (VBR) quality. 2 averages around 190 kbps (high quality). Use 0 for best quality or 4 for standard.
* {{kbd | key=<nowiki>output_audio.mp3</nowiki>}}: The name of the new file.
* {{kbd | key=<nowiki>output_audio.mp3</nowiki>}}: The name of the new file.
=== NotebookLM Error: Problem with Uploading YouTube URL ===
'''Problem Description''':
When attempting to upload YouTube URL to NotebookLM, users encounter the error message: "Something went wrong, Please try again later."
'''Known Causes:'''
Based on user reports, this error typically occurs with:
* Videos that are too recent
* Non-public or private videos
* Content with access restrictions
'''Workarounds Solutions:'''
1. '''Convert video to transcript:'''
* Extract text content from video using [https://github.com/openai/whisper openai/whisper: Robust Speech Recognition via Large-Scale Weak Supervision] or othe Speech-To-Text tools
* Upload the resulting transcript file to NotebookLM
2. '''Convert video to images, then to PDF:'''
* Extract video frames as individual images
* Compile images into a single PDF document
* Upload the PDF to NotebookLM using [https://web-video-frame-toolkit.pages.dev/?lang=en Web Video Frame Toolkit] provides both conversion options mentioned above.
=== NotebookLM Error: Excel File Format Not Supported ===
'''Problem Description''':
When attempting to upload an Excel file directly to NotebookLM, users encounter an error due to unsupported file format.
'''Workaround Solution:'''
1. '''Upload via Google Drive:'''
* Upload the Excel file to Google Drive
* Return to NotebookLM and select Google Drive as the source
* Choose the previously uploaded Excel file
'''Known Limitations:'''
* Large files may still fail to import even via Google Drive
* Files of 4MB or larger are known to cause import issues
'''If Import Still Fails:'''
* Reduce the number of data rows
* Remove unnecessary columns to decrease file size
=== NotebookLM Error: SRT File Format Not Supported ===
'''Problem Description''':
When attempting to upload an SRT ((SubRip Subtitle file) directly to NotebookLM, users encounter an error due to unsupported file format.
'''Workaround Solution:''': Rename File Extension
# Locate the SRT file on your device
# Rename the file extension from .srt to .txt
# Upload the renamed .txt file directly to NotebookLM
'''Why This Works:'''
* SRT is a plain text format — changing the extension does not alter the content
* NotebookLM accepts .txt files, so renaming allows the file to pass format validation


== Further reading ==
== Further reading ==
* [https://support.google.com/notebooklm/answer/16215270?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&sjid=7465465456853301270-NC#zippy Add or discover new sources for your notebook - Computer - NotebookLM Help]
* [https://support.google.com/notebooklm/answer/16215270?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&sjid=7465465456853301270-NC#zippy Add or discover new sources for your notebook - Computer - NotebookLM Help]
* [https://support.google.com/notebooklm/?hl=en#topic=16164070 NotebookLM Help]


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category: Tool]]
[[Category: Tool]]
[[Category: Generative AI]]
[[Category: Video]]
[[Category: Audio]]
[[Category: Revised with LLMs]]
[[Category: Revised with LLMs]]

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