What is Permute 4.0?

Permute 4.0 is a powerful yet easy-to-use media converter for macOS that handles video, audio, images, PDFs, and text files. It supports over 100 formats, allowing you to convert virtually any media file into another format with just a few clicks. Beyond basic conversion, Permute includes advanced tools for editing, combining, splitting, and extracting media — all wrapped in a native Mac experience optimized for Apple Silicon.

Who it's for

• Content creators who need to batch-convert video, audio, or image files between formats without sacrificing quality or speed.
• Professionals working with media workflows that require trimming, cropping, subtitle handling, or precise output control like target file size.
• Everyday Mac users who occasionally need to convert a file, create a ringtone, or merge clips — and want a simple drag-and-drop solution.

Key features

Convert Media Files

Permute handles virtually any format you throw at it — AVI, WMV, MP4, HEVC, ProRes, WebM, AV1, MP3, AAC, FLAC, HEIC, AVIF, WebP, and many more. The conversion engine is fast and hardware-accelerated on Apple Silicon.

Edit & Adjust

Trim, crop, resize, rotate, and flip files individually or in bulk. You can also add subtitles, swap audio tracks, adjust speed and volume, or set a target output file size — all without leaving the app.

Combine, Split & Extract

Stitch multiple files into one, split by time or EDL/CUE markers, or export individual audio, video, or subtitle tracks without re-encoding. This is especially useful for podcasters and video editors.

Smart Tools

Permute includes unique extras like text-to-audio narration, OCR image-to-text conversion, iPhone ringtone creation, audio-backed video slideshows, and video frame export at custom intervals.

What stands out

"Permute lets you convert anything into anything — almost."

That one-liner captures the product's core promise: near-universal format support without the complexity. While it can't turn water into wine, Permute handles over 100 media formats and includes advanced features like raw FFmpeg commands via the Advanced Custom preset, HLS stream manifests, and IP-camera file repair. The combination of simplicity for casual users and depth for professionals makes it a rare find in the media converter space.

Worth checking out if…

You're a Mac user who regularly works with media files and wants a single tool that can convert, edit, combine, and extract content without juggling multiple apps. Permute's permanent license ($14.99) and bundle with Downie ($26.99) offer excellent value, especially compared to subscription-based alternatives. It's also worth considering if you need batch processing, subtitle support, or smart tools like OCR and text-to-speech — all in a native macOS app optimized for Apple Silicon.