Google’s NotebookLM just introduced Video Summaries together with major upgrades to Studio, making the knowledge-to-output process — from reading → understanding → presenting— much faster and easier.
For Malaysian SMEs, educators, and marketing teams, this means one thing: you no longer need separate tools for slides, voiceovers, or summaries. With NotebookLM, the same material can instantly become video/audio summaries, mind maps, or structured reports — all in one place.
What is NotebookLM Video Summary?
Before, NotebookLM only supported audio summaries. Now, the new video summary adds a visual storytelling layer.
Here’s what happens: NotebookLM turns your source material into AI-generated slides, adds voice narration, and automatically selects images, charts, or key quotes from your content. The result? A professional-looking video that helps you (or your team) quickly grasp ideas, workflows, and essential data.
👉 Currently, Video Summaries support English only.
Example: You can even feed NotebookLM its own blog release and instantly get a ready-to-watch summary video.
What’s New in Studio?
The Studio upgrade focuses on saving time and improving usability.
Highlights include:
- Quick Actions → Four easy tiles to create summaries, mind maps, or reports with one click.
- Multi-Version Management → Store multiple outputs (video, audio, reports) in the same Notebook, so you can pick what fits the situation.
- Multitasking Made Easy → Listen to audio while browsing your study guide or mind map, boosting productivity without switching tabs.
👉 New in NotebookLM: Customizing your Audio Overviews and introducing NotebookLM Business
Practical Use Cases for SMEs
NotebookLM can transform workflows across different business needs:
- Marketing teams → Repurpose reports into video summaries for campaigns, emails, or social posts.
- Sales enablement → Turn long case studies into short client-ready summaries, saving hours in pitch prep.
- Corporate training → Generate onboarding materials — video, audio, and mind maps — to cut trainer workload.
- Education & test prep → Build structured study guides with summaries and Q&A for students.
- Cross-team knowledge sharing → Standardize knowledge across departments or regions with consistent summaries.
For Malaysian SMEs, this means you don’t need expensive production tools or extra manpower — AI does the heavy lifting.
How to Get Started with NotebookLM Video Summaries
- Go to notebooklm.google.com and open or import a Notebook.
- In the Studio panel, click Video Summary and choose your topic.
- Preview and download instantly.
If you don’t see the feature yet, don’t worry — Google is rolling it out step by step.
👉 Curious about cost? Read our guide: NotebookLM Free vs Paid in Malaysia: Which Plan Saves You More?
Conclusion: Why It Matters for Malaysian Businesses
NotebookLM is no longer just an AI notetaker — it’s becoming a full-stack research and presentation assistant.
From audio → video, and from one output → multiple formats, SMEs in Malaysia can now save time, reduce costs, and present ideas faster.
And if you’re planning to use NotebookLM at scale, BigBull Technology can help — from pilot testing, workflow setup, permissions, to cost optimization. With our local support (plus Elite Cloud’s technical backing), adopting AI tools has never been easier.
