How To Create A Digital Product With Canva And ChatGPT

Creating and selling digital products is one of the easiest, lowest-risk ways to make money online today. No inventory. No shipping.

No customer service headaches. And with the right tools, you don’t need a design degree or a marketing agency to make it happen.

That’s where Canva and ChatGPT come in. Canva helps you design. ChatGPT helps you write. Together, they’re like your all-in-one content and design team, available 24/7.

And when it’s time to share your product with the world? That’s where MailDrip.io helps you turn your audience into customers—automatically.

In this post, we’ll walk you through exactly how to create a digital product from scratch using Canva and ChatGPT, even if you’ve never done it before.

We’ll cover real examples, tools you can use, how to structure your product, and how to deliver it with ease using email marketing.

Why Digital Products?

Before we jump in, let’s talk about why digital products are such a smart move:

• Low cost to create – You don’t need inventory, packaging, or shipping.
• Unlimited sales potential – Once it’s made, it can be sold over and over again.
• Flexible formats – Ebooks, templates, checklists, guides, planners, swipe files—you name it.
• Great for building passive income – Sell through email sequences while you sleep.

In short, digital products are scalable, flexible, and ideal for creators who want to monetize their knowledge without burning out.

Tools You’ll Need

To follow this guide, you’ll only need a few tools—all beginner-friendly and free or low-cost:

• Canva (https://canva.com): For designing your product (ebooks, templates, PDFs, etc.)
• ChatGPT (https://chat.openai.com): For brainstorming, writing, and outlining content.
• MailDrip.io (https://maildrip.io ): This is for delivering your digital product through email and setting up automated drip campaigns.

Step 1: Decide What You Want to Sell

Start with your audience—or the people you want to help. What problem do they have that you can solve with a simple guide, planner, template, or checklist?

Here are a few digital product ideas that are easy to build with Canva and ChatGPT:

Niche	Product Idea
Fitness Coach	7-Day Meal Planner + Workout Tracker
Content Creator	30-Day Social Media Caption Template
Small Business Owner	Printable Invoice + Brand Style Guide
Course Creator	Lead Magnet Workbook
Freelancer	Proposal + Pricing Guide Template

Still unsure? You can ask ChatGPT something like:

“Give me 10 simple digital product ideas for busy moms who want to start freelancing.”

And boom—you’ve got a list of ideas in seconds.

Step 2: Outline It With ChatGPT

Once you have your product idea, use ChatGPT to help you outline the content. Think of it like a brainstorming partner.

Let’s say you’re creating an ebook:
Ask ChatGPT:

“Can you help me outline a 10-page ebook titled ‘How to Land Your First Freelance Client’?”

You’ll get a suggested structure like:

1. Introduction
2. Finding your niche
3. Setting up your profile
4. Writing your pitch
5. Where to find clients
6. How to price yourself
7. Handling your first project
8. Red flags to watch for
9. Building a portfolio
10. Final tips + call to action

Edit the structure if needed, and then ask ChatGPT to help you write each section. You’re not copying and pasting everything—it’s more like a rough first draft to get you going.

Step 3: Design It With Canva

Once the writing is ready, head over to Canva. They have pre-made templates for ebooks, planners, worksheets, presentations, and more.

Here’s how to do it quickly:

1. Log in to Canva
2. Search for “ebook,” “planner,” “checklist,” or whatever format you’re using
3. Pick a clean, readable template
4. Replace the placeholder text with your content
5. Customize the fonts and colors to match your brand
6. Download your product as a PDF

Make sure your design is simple and mobile-friendly. Most people will read your product on their phone, so avoid tiny fonts or crowded layouts.

Step 4: Deliver It With MailDrip.io

Once your product is ready, it’s time to share it. That’s where MailDrip.io comes in.

MailDrip.io makes it easy to deliver your digital product the right way—through email. You can use it to:

• Create a free download page for your lead magnet
• Set up drip email campaigns to nurture new subscribers
• Schedule launch emails for your product
• Send emails daily, weekly, or monthly—your choice
• Only pay when you send emails with the Pay As You Go option

Instead of manually sending a PDF every time someone signs up, you can automate everything. Just write your welcome email once, add your download link, and MailDrip will handle the rest.

If you’re selling the product, you can also integrate with platforms like Gumroad, Payhip, or WooCommerce—and then follow up with post-purchase emails that feel personal, not robotic.

Pro Tip: Add Extra Value With Bonuses

People love bonuses. Once you’ve created your core product, add a little something extra:

• A checklist version of your ebook
• A bonus worksheet
• A short email mini-course
• Access to a Notion or Google Docs template

These can all be made with Canva + ChatGPT in under an hour—and they boost your product’s perceived value instantly.

Step 5: Promote It (Without Being Salesy)

Here’s how to promote your product naturally:

• Create a freebie version (like a sample page or checklist) and offer it in exchange for an email.
• Write helpful emails that explain the problem your product solves.
• Share tips from your product on social media with a link to download or buy.
• Add the link in your bio, newsletter footer, or blog posts.

And of course, use MailDrip.io to set up an email sequence that sends this out on autopilot—without overwhelming your audience.

FAQs

Do I need Canva Pro to do this?

Nope! The free version of Canva is more than enough to create ebooks, planners, and templates. Canva Pro does give you access to premium templates and brand kits, but you can get started without it.

Is ChatGPT free?

Yes, there’s a free version you can use. The Pro version gives more advanced features, but for content outlines and drafts, the free version is fine.

How do I make sure people actually see my product?

Email is still the best way to stay in front of your audience. That’s why combining your digital product with email automation through MailDrip.io gives you a reliable way to stay connected and drive sales—without posting every day.

Final Thoughts

You don’t need to overthink it. Your first product doesn’t have to be perfect—it just needs to solve a simple problem in a clear way.

Using Canva and ChatGPT helps you create it fast. Using MailDrip.io helps you deliver and promote it without the stress of doing it all manually.

And once you’ve done it once, you’ll realize how repeatable the process is. One product can turn into a system. One email list can turn into a business.

So, what’s stopping you?

Ready to build and share your first digital product? Try MailDrip.io and let it take care of your email automation while you focus on creating what matters.

Want to go deeper?

• Canva’s Free Templates
• Get Started With ChatGPT
• Automate Your Email Marketing With MailDrip.io

Now we’d love to hear from you:

What kind of digital product would you love to create with Canva and ChatGPT? Let us know—we might feature your idea in a future post!