Digital downloads
Why create a digital download with Podia?
Of the 25,000 creators on our platform, many of them use Podia to host digital downloads. Why? Because digital downloads — whether you sell them or give them away as lead magnets — are the first step toward growing an audience, acquiring new customers, and eventually, building a profitable website.
Video Tour
Take a video tour of Podia’s digital download features
- Learn what makes Podia different
- See how easy it is to start selling
- Go behind-the-scenes of every feature
Digital Download Types
If you can download it, you can sell it.
Choose from a variety of online courses that fit your business and customers’ needs; we support every file type, host all of the content, and never place limits on how much content you can upload and sell to your students.
eBooks
Sell your eBook in PDF or EPUB format. Podia makes fulfillment quick and simple, without Amazon’s huge fees.
Templates and Presets
Sell your templates in presets in PSD, XMP, PNG, or any other format you’d like.
Free lead magnets
Because Podia is an all-in-one platform for all of your digital products, you can use a free digital download as a lead magnet to build your list and easily sell other product types.
Bundles
Bundle your digital downloads together, or combine them with online courses or webinars that you host on Podia to increase the size of your orders.
Music
Sell or license all of your audio tracks in one place.
Audio files
Want to put your podcast or other audio files behind a paywall? With Podia, you can!
“Coming from Gumroad, Podia is a breath of fresh air. Their fees are reasonable, and their tech support is fast and top-notch!”
— Gary Friedman, Photographer & Writer
“Podia is awesome! Product, support, team, everything. With Podia’s straightforward and simple to use product, we didn’t have to stress about technical details or custom coding. Using Podia made selling our first eBook quick, efficient, and fun.”
— Matt & Steph, Plant-based food bloggers
Digital downloads features
Sell a whole lot more.
Podia makes selling your downloads easy, but we don’t stop there. Get an all-in-one platform to run your entire business.
Upsells
Increase the size of every order by offering relevant upsells (like additional products) to customers who purchase your digital downloads.
Coupons
Nudge your customers to buy with coupons that can be customized with expirations, usage caps, and product limitations.
Embeds
Embed Podia’s high-converting checkout experience on any site on the web.
Pre-launch and pre-sell
Don’t wait until launch day! Publish a landing page and start building an email list - or even collecting payment - while you work on your course.
Bundles
Bundle your digital downloads together, or combine them with online courses or webinars that you host on Podia to increase the size of your orders.
Instant payouts
Get paid faster with instant payouts; there’s no holding or waiting period, so you get your money as quickly as possible.
Messaging
An on-page chat widget lets you close deals with site visitors and engage with logged-in course customers.
World-class support
We’re here for you whenever you need us, with live chat support seven days a week and live video support hours every weekday.
All-in-one integration
With Podia, all of your products — including memberships, downloads, and webinars — are in one place, making life easier for you and your customers.
Video hosting included
No need to pay for third-party video hosting; Podia has you covered with unlimited video bandwidth on all plans.
Email marketing
With built-in features like broadcasts and automated campaigns, Podia replaces your expensive email platform.
Unlimited everything
There are zero limits on content, students, emails, or earnings. Sell as much as you want to as many people as you can.
No transaction fees
Podia never takes a cut of your sales. All you’ll pay is the standard processing fee charged by Stripe or PayPal.
Affiliate marketing
Turn your fans into sales reps by launching your own affiliate program. Set custom commission terms, invite affiliates, and more.
Lead magnets
Offer free downloads to collect email addresses and build your audience. Then set up an email funnel to nurture your new leads and sell your products.
Online payments
Automatically accept credit card payments via Stripe or PayPal; securely store your customers’ payment information for future purchases.
Custom website
Get a beautiful, modern, mobile-friendly website for your brand. Use a Podia subdomain, or bring your own custom URL.
High-converting checkout
Our checkout is simple and fast (under 10 seconds!), which means more sales and less drop-off.
Free migrations
Using another online learning platform? No problem. We’ll move your content and customers to Podia for FREE with any annual subscription!
Frequently asked questions
Don’t see your question here? Chat with us!
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Absolutely. Just login to your Podia account, go to “settings” and hit “cancel account.” There are no hidden fees, no questions asked, and no gotchas.
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Yes! While Podia replaces 5+ tools for many of our creators, we understand if you’d prefer to keep using something else that you love. Podia integrates with many top software providers, and you can find a full list here.
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We would LOVE to have you join us on our live weekly demo, every Tuesday at 2PM ET. Register here. Hope to see you soon!
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We’d love to. Podia’s customer support is here for you, seven days a week. Just drop us an email or reach out on live chat, and a real, friendly person will be delighted to help you out.
All-in-one and one for all
Podia has everything you need to sell online courses, digital downloads, webinars, and memberships. Get set up and selling in just a few minutes.
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