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=== NotebookLM Error: "Something went wrong" Troubleshooting ===
=== NotebookLM Error: Problem with Uploading YouTube URL ===


'''Problem Description''':
'''Problem Description''':


When attempting to upload content to NotebookLM, users encounter the error message: "Something went wrong, Please try again later."  
When attempting to upload YouTube URL to NotebookLM, users encounter the error message: "Something went wrong, Please try again later."  


'''Known Causes:'''
'''Known Causes:'''
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* Compile images into a single PDF document
* 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.
* 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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