Permute

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software.charliemonroe.net

Country: Czech Republic (CZ)
Founded: 2012
Developer: Charlie Monroe Software
Pricing: Paid app ($14.99), available via Setapp subscription
Open source: No
Platforms: macOS

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Audio Converters Video Converters

Overview

Permute is a media converter application for macOS that handles video, audio, image, and PDF files through a drag-and-drop interface. It supports conversion between numerous formats, batch processing, merging files, volume adjustments, and creating PDFs from images, targeting users needing simple media file transformations without complex settings.³²

Key Features

Drag-and-Drop Interface - Files are added and converted by simply dragging them into the app window or Dock icon.
Multi-Format Support - Converts video, audio, images, and PDFs across formats like MP4, HEVC, MP3, PNG, JPG, and more.
Batch Processing - Processes multiple files simultaneously, sorting them by media type.
Hardware Acceleration - Uses machine hardware for faster conversions, especially MP4 and HEVC.
Preset Customizations - Adjusts volume, rotates/flips videos and images, changes resolution, and sets bitrate.
File Merging - Stitches multiple videos, audios, or images into one file or PDF.
Scheduling - Schedules conversions to run at specified times, like overnight.
Image to Text - Converts images containing text into editable text (version 3.2+).

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Standard Purchase	$14.99 one-time	Full app access on Mac App Store.
Setapp Subscription	Included in Setapp	Unlimited access as part of Mac app subscription service.

Platforms & Requirements

Permute runs exclusively on macOS, optimized for both Intel and Apple Silicon processors. Minimum requirements align with modern macOS versions supporting App Store apps; no specific version listed but active on latest as of 2026. No support for other platforms like Windows or mobile.⁸

Integrations & Ecosystem

Supports device presets for iPhone, Android, DVD
Export to ISO for DVD burning
Metadata editing for MP3/MP4
Extract audio tracks from video
Combine with Downie for video downloads
PDF creation and merging
Text encoding conversion

Alternatives

App	Difference
HandBrake	Free open-source tool with advanced encoding options but steeper learning curve than Permute's simple interface.
FFmpeg	Command-line utility for precise conversions, lacks Permute's GUI and drag-and-drop ease.
VLC Media Player	Free player with basic conversion features, less versatile for batch media handling than Permute.
Adapter	Similar Mac converter focused on videos, but Permute adds broader audio/image/PDF support.

Reputation

Permute is praised for its intuitive drag-and-drop interface, speed via hardware acceleration, and versatility across media types, making it suitable for quick conversions without configuration.¹² Users appreciate features like preserving creation dates and space-saving HEVC conversions. Some note it's paid software without free tier, and advanced users may seek more granular controls found in tools like HandBrake.²

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