In 2023, I started my own Shopify store selling digital products. I learned that creating digital products on Shopify was a bit more complex than I expected. It is not as simple as “upload file to product page and done.” But pretty close to it, just a few extra steps.
App Store
Start by going to the Shopify App Store and typing "Digital Downloads” into the search bar. Shopify has its own app called Digital Downloads. Install it.
Product Page
Now, it’s time to create a product. For the most part, creating a physical and digital product is a similar process. The difference is in handling inventory and shipping. In the “Inventory” section of the product page, uncheck “Inventory Tracked.” Then, for Shipping, uncheck “Physical Product.”
You are ready to create a digital product.
Creating a Digital Product
On the right-hand corner of the product page, there’s a button, “more actions.” When you click the button, a drop-down menu will appear with “add digital files.” Click it.
You will get taken to the settings for the digital product. Upload your digital product. I recommend putting the files in a zip folder. Click the “Fulfillment” button once the folders get uploaded. Select “How to Send Files to Customers.” Then, select “automatically.” Now, once the customer pays for the product, they will get sent a link immediately.
After, click the “Create Download Link.” The link to the product gets created by clicking the button. The digital product is ready to get purchased.
Conclusion
The process is straightforward. Someone can upload a digital product in under 2 minutes.