NotebookLM Expands Video and Audio Summaries to 80 Languages
NotebookLM Broadens Multilingual Capabilities with New Video and Audio Overview Support
Google has announced a major update to NotebookLM, expanding its Video Overview and Audio Overview features to support 80 languages worldwide. This development means users can now generate visual and audio summaries in languages including French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and many more, making the platform more accessible than ever.
What’s New in This Update?
- Video Overviews: Previously limited to English, this feature now lets users transform notes, PDFs, and images into video presentations in their preferred language.
- Audio Overviews: Enhanced to deliver more detailed and accurate non-English summaries, moving beyond brief highlights to fuller, richer content in over 80 languages.
- Flexible Summaries: Users still have the choice to receive concise overviews if they prefer just the main points.
Why Does This Matter?
This update is a significant step toward serving NotebookLM’s diverse global audience. For business owners, educators, and professionals, the ability to learn and share information in their native language removes barriers and enhances productivity. Multilingual support helps teams collaborate across regions and enables content creators to reach wider audiences.
How to Access the New Features
These enhancements are rolling out globally and will be available to all users within the next week. No additional setup is required—simply open NotebookLM and start creating video or audio summaries in your language of choice.
Looking Ahead
With this update, Google continues to demonstrate its commitment to AI-powered productivity tools that are inclusive and adaptable. As AI agents and content summarization become more central to business operations, multilingual accessibility will be key for staying competitive in a global market.
