Google Enhances NotebookLM App with Video Overviews and Infographic Customization
Google has recently updated its NotebookLM application for both Android and iOS platforms, introducing significant features aimed at enriching user experience and content creation capabilities. The latest enhancements include the integration of Video Overviews and advanced customization options for Infographics, marking a substantial advancement in the app’s functionality.
Introduction of Video Overviews
The newly added Video Overviews feature allows users to generate narrated slide presentations directly within the NotebookLM app. This functionality is accessible through the Studio tab, where users can create and view AI-generated videos that synthesize their notes and documents into cohesive visual narratives. The inclusion of playback speed controls further enhances the viewing experience, providing flexibility in content consumption.
This development builds upon Google’s earlier introduction of Video Overviews to the NotebookLM web platform in July 2025. Initially, this feature was designed to complement existing audio podcasts by offering narrated slides enriched with images, diagrams, quotes, and numerical data extracted from user documents. The primary objective was to facilitate a more comprehensive understanding of complex information through visual representation.
In October 2025, Google expanded the versatility of Video Overviews by incorporating the Nano Banana image editing and generation model, also known as Gemini 2.5 Flash Image. This integration introduced six distinct visual styles—Whiteboard, Watercolor, Retro Print, Heritage, Paper-craft, and Anime—allowing users to tailor the aesthetic of their video presentations to suit various contexts and preferences.
Enhanced Infographic Customization
Alongside Video Overviews, the update brings advanced customization options to the Infographics feature within the NotebookLM app. By selecting the new pencil icon, users can adjust the orientation of their infographics, choosing from Landscape, Portrait, or Square formats. Additional customization capabilities include selecting specific sources to be utilized, specifying the output language, and incorporating custom prompts to guide the content generation process.
These enhancements align with Google’s ongoing efforts to provide users with more control over their content creation tools. The ability to customize infographics was previously introduced on the web platform, and its extension to mobile devices ensures a consistent and flexible user experience across different platforms.
Upcoming Slide Deck Customization
The release notes accompanying the update also hint at forthcoming features related to Slide Deck customization. While not yet available, these anticipated capabilities include:
– Choosing between two formats: Detailed (comprehensive slides suitable for independent reading) or Presenter (clean slides highlighting key points for use during presentations).
– Changing the output language to cater to diverse audiences.
– Adjusting the length of the slide deck to be shorter or longer, depending on the depth of content required.
– Adding custom prompts to provide a high-level outline or guide the audience, style, and focus of the presentation.
These forthcoming features are expected to further enhance the app’s utility for professionals and educators who rely on dynamic and customizable presentation tools.
Rollout and Availability
The rollout of these new features commenced last week and has now achieved wider availability. Users are encouraged to update their NotebookLM app to the latest version on both Android and iOS platforms to access these enhancements. If the features are not immediately visible, performing a force stop of the app may expedite their appearance.
Background on NotebookLM’s Evolution
NotebookLM has undergone significant evolution since its inception, consistently introducing features that leverage artificial intelligence to assist users in organizing and understanding their information. Notable milestones in its development include:
– July 2025: Introduction of Video Overviews on the web platform, providing narrated slides with visual aids to enhance comprehension.
– August 2025: Redesign of the Studio interface, offering a more intuitive and user-friendly experience for content creation.
– September 2025: Addition of flashcards and quizzes to the web platform, aiding in knowledge retention and self-assessment.
– October 2025: Integration of the Nano Banana model, introducing diverse visual styles to Video Overviews and expanding customization options.
– December 2025: Upgrade to Gemini 3, enhancing the app’s reasoning and multimodal understanding capabilities, and introduction of Data Tables for structured information synthesis.
These continuous improvements reflect Google’s commitment to enhancing the functionality and user experience of NotebookLM, making it a versatile tool for students, professionals, and lifelong learners.
Conclusion
The latest update to the NotebookLM app signifies a substantial advancement in mobile content creation and customization. By integrating Video Overviews and enhancing Infographic customization, Google empowers users to create more engaging and personalized content directly from their mobile devices. As NotebookLM continues to evolve, it stands as a testament to the potential of AI-driven tools in transforming how we organize, understand, and present information.
