How to Use ChatGPT to Create Your First Digital Product (in a Day)
Creating a digital product used to mean months of planning, tech headaches, and overwhelm. But now? With ChatGPT and Canva, it’s never been easier to create a digital product with AI and turn your ideas into income. Whether you’re a coach, creator, or a person who is starting fresh, this step-by-step guide will walk you through how to create a digital product with AI in a snap.
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Imagine brewing your morning coffee, opening up ChatGPT, and walking away that afternoon with your first digital product ready to sell. Sounds dreamy, right? With the right tools, a little creative focus, and the steps I’m about to share, this is so doable. In fact, I’ve helped solopreneurs like you do this over and over again.
If you want a full course that walks you through the Canva + ChatGPT combo, Canva to Cash is one of my top recommendations. And if you're more into faceless income or passive funnels, don't sleep on Create Faceless Wealth.
Now let’s walk through how to go from idea to income in one cozy workday.
What You Need to Create a Digital Product with AI (Fast)
The Essentials:
Your laptop or desktop (nothing fancy, just something reliable)
Internet Access
ChatGPT (a free plan or a paid plan will work)
Canva (Free or pro plan)
A note-taking space (Google Docs, Notion, or even a spiral notebook!)
Optional But Super Helpful:
Canva to Cash Course — makes the entire process feel doable with tutorials and templates.
A basic digital store: Stan Store, Beacons, or Etsy
What You Don't Need (And Why That's Good News)
You don't need a fancy website
You don't need a huge following
You don't need to be tech-savvy
All you need is a clear idea and a willingness to start. And maybe a cozy drink in hand!
Step 1: Define Your Digital Product Idea
Ask ChatGPT: "Give me 10 digital product ideas for [target audience] who struggle with [pain point]."
Choose one that feels most aligned to you.
If you're just starting out, you might want to do a checklist, or a simple PDF because those are the easiest. For my first freebie, I created a cozy home checklist and people loved it! Your first digital product can (and should) be simple. It only needs to solve one clear problem for your audience.
Step 2: Get an Outline from ChatGPT
Type the prompt into ChatGPT: "Act like a product strategist. Create a full outline for a [type of product] on [topic]."
You'll Get:
Module names or content sections
Ideas for visuals, worksheets, or checklists
Use this outline inside of Canva to start creating!
Want plug-and-play Canva templates + a walkthrough? Canva to Cash has exactly what you need.
Step 3: Create the Product in Canva
Open Canva. Use their templates or start from scratch based on your outline.
Pro Tips:
Stick to 1-2 fonts, a simple color palette
Use page duplicates to stay consistent
Add value, not fluff
I believe you should keep your digital products simple and then add your personality to it. This makes it truly yours!
Step 4: Package It for Sale
Choose a delivery method:
PDF download: Stan Store (get your free trial), Beacons, Shopify
Editable template: Canva link (make sure it's set to "use as template")
Write a short, clear product description. Ask ChatGPT to help you phrase it!
Bonus: If you want to create an aesthetic landing page, the "Design a Canva Website" module inside Create Faceless Wealth is so good. And the included templates are so nice!
Step 5: Promote with Ease
Don’t overthink this. You can:
Share a pin on Pinterest with your product cover
Film a 15-sec TikTok showing behind-the-scenes (even faceless!)
Post in your stories: "Want to see how I created a digital product with ChatGPT in one afternoon?"
I highly recommend that you use Pinterest where your pins (content) can last for months and even years! This blog post will show you my blog to Pinterest funnel that I recommend for those who like to work behind the scenes.
Quick Promo Plan You Can Copy
Don’t let the word “promotion” scare you. This doesn’t have to be loud or complicated. Here’s a great little plan you can follow to start getting eyes on your new digital product (even if you’re marketing it quietly or faceless).
Pin It (Pinterest)
Create a simple pin using Canva with your product cover or a quote from it
Add a headline like:
“How I Made This Digital Product in One Afternoon (Using ChatGPT)”Link directly to your Stan Store, Gumroad, or sales page
Film a 15-Second TikTok or Reel
Even if it’s faceless, you can show:
Your Canva screen while designing it
Typing into ChatGPT with a voiceover
A cozy coffee moment with this voiceover text:
“Created this digital product in one afternoon using ChatGPT + Canva. Want to see how?”
Include a text overlay with a call-to-action (CTA) like:
“Link in bio to try it yourself.”
Soft Sell in Your Stories or Email
Caption Idea:
“I made this little digital product in an afternoon using ChatGPT and Canva — no tech stress, no overthinking. If you’ve been wanting to try this too, I’ll show you how. Just reply ‘Guide’ and I’ll send it your way.”
This is perfect for Instagram, email, or even Threads.
Want a done-for-you social promo workflow? It’s all mapped out in Canva to Cash.
Final Thoughts
You don’t need a tech background, a big audience, or months of prep to launch your first digital product.
You just need: a little time, a clear focus, and the willingness to learn out loud.
Start today. Sell tomorrow.
And if you want support + strategy while you do it, these are my two go-tos:
Canva to Cash (step-by-step with templates)
Create Faceless Wealth (for faceless funnels + passive growth)
Digital products can be a great way to solve pain points for your customers and to bring in passive income without the hassle of inventory or shipping. If you’ve ever wondered how to create a digital product with AI, now’s the perfect time to start. Let me know if you decide to do this, I'm rooting for you!
