📢 Service Notice Legacy Third-Party PDF & Image Watermark Inpainting Tools Have Been Retired

Previously, users used browser-based Canvas inpainting to erase watermark corners from exported files. However, this often blurred text, distorted layout grids, and degraded quality. Google now provides official settings and direct export pipelines to produce 100% clean, watermark-free PDFs, slides, and audio files directly from the source!

🔥 Latest Official Feature

Check "Remove Watermark" Directly in Gemini Notebook (NotebookLM)

The NotebookLM watermark on generated visual artifacts can now be turned off natively! Simply open Settings from the top right of the homepage and check "Remove Watermark" to ensure future slides, video summaries, and infographics are completely watermark-free.

⚙️ Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Open Gemini Notebook (NotebookLM) and sign in.
  2. Click the Settings ⚙️ icon in the top-right corner (next to your profile avatar).
  3. In the settings dropdown menu, locate the "Remove Watermark" option.
  4. Click to check "Remove Watermark" (a blue checkmark ✔️ will appear on the right).
  5. Done! Subsequent slides, video summary visuals, and infographics will no longer have the NotebookLM watermark overlay!

Other Official Ways to Export Clean Documents & Slides

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Native Export to Google Docs & Save as PDF

Top Recommended · Clean Vector Text · Zero Watermarks

Avoid taking screenshots or using browser print (Ctrl+P), which captures peripheral web UI. Use official export:

  1. In your notebook's Studio panel, find your synthesized note, study guide, or briefing.
  2. Click the "︙ (More Options)" icon in the card's top-right corner.
  3. Select "Export to Google Docs".
  4. The content will be created in your Google Drive as clean, editable text with zero NotebookLM logos or watermarks.
  5. In Google Docs, choose "File" → "Download" → "PDF Document (.pdf)" for a pristine vector PDF.
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Export Directly to Google Slides

Slide Deck Architecture · Editable Shapes & Text · No Brand Badges

When turning research findings into presentations for clients or academia:

  1. Click "Convert to Presentation Outline" or export options on your notes.
  2. Select "Export to Google Slides".
  3. The deck is generated with native slide masters and editable text boxes, without promotional watermarks.
  4. Apply your corporate branding, adjust master templates, and export cleanly to PPTX or PDF.
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Use Google Workspace Organization Accounts

Enterprise & Edu Domains · Core Service Terms · Commercial Indemnity

NotebookLM is now integrated into Google Workspace Core Services:

  • Enterprise Data Security: Organization documents and internal research papers are never used to train public AI models.
  • Professional Presentation: Shared notebook links and export cards within domains conform to corporate governance standards.
  • Seamless Collaboration: Team members can review, annotate, and print notes with a clean, formal layout.
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Audio Overview: Direct Native Download

Studio Quality Sound · Uncompressed .m4a · No Audio Watermarks

For the popular "Deep Dive" AI podcast discussions:

  1. Click the "︙ (More Options)" menu within the Audio Overview player.
  2. Click "Download".
  3. Google directly exports the uncompressed, high-fidelity .m4a file without any intro jingles, audio tags, or voice watermarks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why did exported PDFs previously show NotebookLM icons or headers?

This typically occurred when users pressed Ctrl+P (browser print) on the webpage, causing the browser to capture navigation sidebars and logos. By exporting directly to Google Docs and downloading as PDF, you receive a 100% clean, professional document.

Q2: Can free personal Google accounts export clean Google Docs?

Yes! For both personal and enterprise accounts, "Export to Google Docs" sends native Markdown and vector text to your Google Drive without watermarks or editing restrictions.

Q3: Why is official native export better than third-party inpainting?

Documents demand crisp text and sharp lines. Inpainting tools blur areas of the page, compromising readability. Official native exports preserve 100% selectable vector typography and original layout structure.

Q4: What contents does the "Remove Watermark" setting cover?

Checking "Remove Watermark" in Gemini Notebook settings applies directly to generated slide decks, video summary visuals, and infographics, removing brand badges from the output.