100 Digital Product Ideas to Inspire Your Next Big Creation

In the digital era, the marketplace is exploding, providing business owners with unlimited opportunities for making money from non-physical assets. From eBooks through to mobile apps, digital products place a decidedly savvy side for those seeking to create passive income, share their creative talents, or even spread the word about their area of expertise.

If you’re ready to tap into the digital product movement but are not quite sure where to begin, I’ve got you covered with this roundup of 100 digital product ideas to get you excited and motivated to find your space.

Why Choose Digital Products?

There are a few very appealing things about digital products:

• Cheap startup costs as compared to physical goods (no stock, shipping).

• Scalability, due to the fact that you can sell a product more than once without incurring a cost.

• Creatives can gain the freedom to create niche products or unique offerings, whether you’re a designer, writer, or tech geek.

With that much freedom and earning potential, digital products can be for creators, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and businesses alike.

2.1 Types of Digital Products

To inspire you, we’ve broken down these 100 digital products into eight key categories.

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Educational Products

People want to be more efficient, and they’ll go online to become more proficient. The ideas grow out of that demand:

1. Online lessons (e.g., coding, languages, photography)

2. Skillshare-like membership content

3. Printable cognitive literacy education printables (for kids or adults)

4. How-to guides or manuals

5. Recorded workshop sessions

6. Online live classes or lectures (eg, Zoom or Google Meet)

7. College prep resources (such as SAT practice tests)

8. Certifications (With Quiz and Assessment)

9. Self-help workshops (on productivity, mindfulness, etc.)

10. Video series on math or science tutoring

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Design Templates

Templates are a time-saver for people who want to look good, without looking like they’re trying too hard. Ideal for creatives & professionals:

11. Templates (WordPress, Shopify, etc.) for websites

12. Canva templates (for social media, marketing, etc)

13. Resume templates and cover letters

14. Digital planners (school, health, budget)

15. A PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation

16. Brand kits (logos, color palettes, typography sets)

17. Mockup product designs (as in branding demos)

18. Media sources (such as intro animations or transitions)

19. E-greeting card templates

20. User experience (UX) or wireframe mock-up kits

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Software Solutions

If you are tech-savvy (or you can partner with a developer), software-based products can be extremely lucrative:

21. Apps (for fitness, budgeting, etc.)

22. SaaS platforms (web tools you pay for on a monthly basis)

23. Desktop web browser plugins (such as productivity extensions)

24. WordPress plugins

25. Business Intelligence software

26. Data Management (for businesses)

27. Remote team productivity apps

28. AI-based software tools (such as writing assistants, Jasper)

29. Personal goal trackers

30. Analytics or reporting algorithms

31. Customer engagement Gamification apps

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Art and Creative Assets

Got an artistic streak? These digital product ideas are ideal for visual creators and designers:

32. Stock photos or vector images

33. Lightroom presets or Photoshop actions

34. Handlettered fonts

35. Digital prints (such as wall art)

36. Icons or emoji sets: custom or otherwise

37. AR filters for Instagram/Snapchat

38. Clipart sets for your design or scrapbook

39. Sticker packs (for Telegram and WhatsApp apps)

40. NFT (for non-fungible token digital art)

41. A set of brushes and a pack of textures (Procreate or Photoshop)

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Writing and Publishing

If you are a writer, here are a few thoughts to help you produce quality written content:

42. Niche topic eBooks (I.e., DIY, lifestyle, and even entrepreneurship)

43. Short story or novel bundles

44. Research reports or white papers

45. Journals or guided notebooks

46. Content Pack for bloggers (i.e., pre-written posts)

47. Subscriptions for serialized stories or content

48. Writing prompt or starter

49. Poetry collections

50. Business articles ( B2B or B2C content)

51. Translations of books or resources into a second language

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Audio and Music

For musicians or people with good audio intelligence, here are the smart ways to digitally be creative:

52. Background music for games and videos

53. Podcasts (and for special episodes, membership fees)

54. Audiobooks

55. Meditation exercises, or relaxation tapes

56. Services of voice-over or commentary

57. Songwriting services or co-operating

58. Sound effect libraries

59. DJ loops or beats

60. Bespoke brand jingles

61. Audio lessons in Music Theory

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Video-Based Products

Nothing can convey the message of a brand as effectively as a video. Use your expertise or talent with the following offers:

62. How to cook recipes videos

63. Fitness or yoga video series

64. Pro lessons (like martial arts, dance, sports)

65. Lifestyle advice (like minimalism, homesteading, budgeting)

66. Animation/ explainer videos for clients

67. Video resume production services

68. Green screen background deals for the content creators

69. Virtual guides or tours of travel destinations

70. For the fans (Behind the scenes)

71. Inspiring interviews or conversations

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Subscription Services

Subscriptions generate reliable revenue and help you build a relationship with your audience over time:

72. Member-only content: Videos, articles & more!

73. Digital bundles (Design assets, templates, etc.) each month

74. DIY project-based subscriptions (like crafts or sewing patterns)

75. Access to exclusive niche newsletter (insights, strategy)

76. Stock photo or art subscription

77. Professional development courses

78. Internet-based exercise or health coaching

79. Language learning resources

80. Music creator sample or rhythm pack

81. Q&A or mentoring sessions

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Miscellaneous Digital Goods

Finally, a selection of special digital products to make a splash in niche markets:

82. Virtual badges or certificates

83. Astrology reports or charts

84. One-on-one career counseling meetings

85. Budget planners or money management spreadsheets

86. Custom travel itineraries

87. 3D model patterns (for games or products)

88. Knitting or crochet patterns

89. Virtual board game pieces

90. Gaming mods or skins

91. Custom email signatures

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Deals Cornering the Community and Engagement

Engage your viewers in any activities where they feel you are doing something for them or towards them.

92. Virtual events or summits

93. Paid webinars on niche topics

94. Community-generated digital art projects via voting

95. Quizzes (Interactive, on your site, some paid)

96. Folktellers (Fans Help Determine the Story)

97. One-on-one coaching with clients

98. Group goal setting or accountability apps

99. Online mastermind sessions

100. Fan clubs or subscriber-only memberships

101. Problem-specific advice-on-demand

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Develop and Sell Your Digital Product

Do not be discouraged if you are not sure where to start! Begin with something that relates to your current skills or passion projects and work it into a polished product. Gumroad, Etsy, Teachable, and Shopify are all trusted platforms for selling digital products.