Today I’m going to show you how to make money with PDFs — and more specifically, how I personally earned over $92,000 by downloading free PDFs, repackaging them, and selling them online.
If you're looking for a low-cost, beginner-friendly way to start making money online, this method could be perfect for you.
Let’s break it down step by step.
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💡 Why PDFs?
PDFs are one of the easiest digital products to create, share, and sell. They don’t require complex tech skills, they’re lightweight, and they can be sold on multiple platforms with almost zero overhead.
The best part? Many people are making real money from simple, value-packed PDFs — guides, checklists, templates, planners, eBooks, and more.
🧠 My Backstory: From $0 to $92,000 with PDFs
I started just like most people — with no audience, no budget, and no idea what to sell. But I created a few simple PDF guides and uploaded them to platforms like:
✅ Warrior Forum
✅ WarriorPlus
✅ JVZoo
✅ Thrivecart
✅ My own landing pages
One PDF led to another… then bundles… and eventually full digital courses. But it all started with one good PDF.
🔧 How to Make Money with Free PDFs (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Find Valuable, Free Content
Start by finding royalty-free or PLR (Private Label Rights) content you can legally use and modify. Great sources include:
PLR.me
IDPLR.com
Resell Rights Weekly
Look for:
eBooks
How-to guides
Workbooks
Niche templates
Step 2: Rebrand & Customize the PDF
Make it your own:
Change the title and cover
Add your name, brand, or logo
Update the content to make it more relevant or personal
Add a call-to-action (CTA) for your website, email list, or other products
Tools like Canva, PDFescape, or Adobe Acrobat Pro make editing simple even for beginners.
Step 3: Set Up a Sales Funnel
You don’t need a full-blown website to sell PDFs. Try:
Gumroad (easy for beginners)
Payhip
Thrivecart
Sell via email or DMs using Stripe or PayPal
Pro tip: Use a lead magnet PDF to collect emails, and then upsell paid PDFs through email marketing.
📈 Platforms Where You Can Sell PDFs
Warrior Forum: Great for digital marketers and online entrepreneurs.
WarriorPlus: A marketplace for digital products with built-in affiliates.
JVZoo: Similar to WarriorPlus but focused more on affiliate launches.
Thrivecart: More advanced, ideal for serious sellers.
Your own landing page: Using tools like Systeme.io, Leadpages, or ConvertKit.
🤑 Tips to Make More Money with PDFs
Bundle PDFs into mini-courses or starter kits
Create urgency with limited-time offers
Use affiliate links inside your PDFs for extra income
Launch on forums or in niche Facebook groups
Run low-cost ads to your bestsellers
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Final Thoughts
Selling PDFs is one of the fastest and easiest ways to start making money online in 2025. Whether you create your own from scratch or repurpose free PLR content, there’s real income potential — if you stay consistent, focus on value, and market smart.
You don’t need to be an expert. You just need to take action.