How To Create Digital Products With AI

So, let’s be honest—everyone talks about making money online, but very few people tell you how to actually do it without being glued to your screen 24/7.

That’s where digital products come in. You create something once—like an ebook, a course, a set of templates—and sell it over and over again.

No packaging. No shipping. No running around. It works while you sleep.

Now, imagine being able to create those digital products faster, smarter, and even better—with AI doing a lot of the heavy lifting for you.

That’s not a “someday” thing. That’s something you can start doing today. Right now.

I’ve used AI tools to help create ebooks in a few hours (instead of days), generate video scripts, build digital planners, and even design printables.

You don’t need to be a tech wizard or a designer. You just need to understand how to guide the tools—and I’ll walk you through it all here.

What Is a Digital Product?

A digital product is anything you can sell or give away online that doesn’t exist in physical form. Some popular examples include:

• Ebooks

• Courses

• Printable planners

• Digital art

• Notion templates

• Stock photos

• Fonts or digital brushes

• Membership access

• Audio files (like meditations or music loops)

People buy digital products because they solve a problem, save time, or help them do something better.

And the best part? You make it once, and you can sell it unlimited times—without dealing with inventory or shipping.

Why Use AI To Create Digital Products?

Creating a digital product used to take days (sometimes weeks). With AI, you can get things done so much faster—and often better—especially if you’re not a writer, designer, or video editor.

Here’s how AI helps:

• Saves time: You can create outlines, drafts, designs, and even code in a few minutes.

• Inspires ideas: AI can brainstorm product ideas with you based on your niche.

• Improves quality: AI tools can help fix grammar, improve writing, enhance images, and more.

• Keeps costs low: You don’t have to hire expensive freelancers if you’re just getting started.

According to Statista, the global AI software market is expected to hit $126 billion by 2025. It’s not a trend—it’s a tool that’s changing how people work and create (Statista source).

How Do I Create a Digital Product Using AI?

Let me show you how to do it from scratch—without being overwhelmed.

Step 1: Pick a Niche + Problem to Solve

Think about something you know or something your audience needs help with. You don’t have to be an “expert,” but it helps to stick with a topic you enjoy or care about.

Example:
If you’re into fitness, maybe you create a meal planner.
If you love productivity, you can make Notion templates.
If you know email marketing, create a lead magnet checklist.

Use ChatGPT or tools like AnswerThePublic to find out what people are asking in your niche.

Step 2: Decide on the Format

What’s the best way to help someone with this problem? Choose a format that fits your content and is easy for you to make:

• PDF guide or ebook

• Mini video course

• Editable Canva template

• Notion or Airtable template

• Printable worksheets

If you’re not sure, start small. A one-page checklist or a 5-page guide is more than enough to get started.

Step 3: Use AI To Create the Content

Here’s where the fun begins. AI can help with almost every step:

Writing an Ebook or Guide

Use ChatGPT to outline and write your content.

Prompt example:

“Create a simple 5-page guide on how to plan your week using time blocking.”

You can break this into sections and refine each part. Then, paste the content into Canva or Google Docs to format it.

Designing Printables or Templates

Use Canva’s AI tools like Magic Write for content and Magic Design for layouts. Or use ChatGPT to help you decide on what pages to include (like habit trackers, budget sheets, etc.)

Creating a Course

Use AI to write your course outline, script, lesson summaries, and even quizzes.

Tool suggestions:

• Tome.app for slide-based courses

• Pictory.ai for turning scripts into video

• ChatGPT for lesson planning and worksheets

Building Notion Templates

Let AI generate the use cases or layout ideas. Then, build the actual template in Notion.

Prompt example:

“Give me 5 ideas for Notion templates that help creators manage content.”

Step 4: Polish and Package It

You don’t want your product to look like it was thrown together in 10 minutes—even if it only took that long to make.

Use these tools to polish things up:

• Grammarly – To clean up grammar and tone

• Canva – For beautiful design and packaging

• PDFescape – To make your PDFs fillable

• TidyCal or Gumroad – To sell and deliver your product

Step 5: Set Up for Sale (or Free Download)

You don’t need a website right away. You can use platforms like:

• Gumroad

• Payhip

• Sellfy

• Stan.store for creators with audiences on social media

Each lets you upload your product, set a price, and create a checkout page. They even handle delivery.

If you want to build an email list, make your product free (or pay-what-you-want) and collect email addresses.

Step 6: Promote It

Creating is just half the work—getting eyes on your product is the other half.

Here’s how to promote it for free:

• Share value on Twitter, Threads, or LinkedIn

• Create “how-to” or behind-the-scenes posts on Instagram or TikTok

• Write a blog post showing how the product helps

• Share in relevant Facebook groups

• Add a link in your bio

The more you show how your product helps people, the more likely they’ll want to buy it.

Tools I Recommend (Free & Paid)

Here’s a list of AI tools to help you get started:

FAQs

Do I need to be good at design or tech?

Not at all. Most AI tools are beginner-friendly. You just need to be clear about what you want to create.

Is it okay to use AI-generated content to sell?

Yes, but always review and edit it. Add your voice and check for accuracy. AI helps with the heavy lifting—you bring the human touch.

How much can I earn selling digital products?

It depends. Some people make $100/month; others make $10,000+. A lot depends on your niche, pricing, and marketing. But digital products scale well—once you create it, you can sell it over and over again.

Can I use AI to update old digital products?

Absolutely. AI can help you rewrite, redesign, or expand older products you’ve already made.

Final Thoughts

You don’t need to spend weeks building a digital product. With the right AI tools and a clear idea, you can create something helpful, beautiful, and valuable in just a few hours—even if it’s your very first try.

I’ve seen people with zero background in writing or design go from idea to launch in a weekend. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about starting small, learning as you go, and letting the tools do the heavy work.

So…

What kind of digital product will you create with AI?