Free download (84 MB) Previous versions
- Version
- 4.0.11
- Developer
- Charlie Monroe Software
- Languages
- Russian, English, German, Arabic, Afrikaans, Belarusian, Spanish, Italian, Chinese (Simplified), Persian, Portuguese, Ukrainian, French, Czech, Swedish
- License type
- Included
| macOS range | macOS 26 or later |
|---|---|
| Chip | Apple Silicon |
| Download | 84 MB |
| Previous versions | 6 on file |
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You have a video in the wrong format, an audio file that won't play on your device, or two clips that need to be one. Permute handles all of that without a fuss.
Converts Video, Audio, Images, and More with FFmpeg
- Converts video, audio, images, and other file formats between many supported types.
- Merges two videos into a single file.
- Adds a subtitle track to a video.
- Uses FFmpeg libraries under the LGPLv2.1 for reliable encoding.
Drag-and-Drop Conversion on Apple Silicon
The core job hasn't changed: Permute remains a straightforward macOS media converter. You drag files in, pick an output format, and let it work. The current version requires Apple Silicon, so it's built for modern Macs. Release notes for this build weren't available in the gathered results, but the workflow stays familiar for anyone who's used earlier versions.
Everyday Use After Updates
The kind of change you notice in a daily-driver app is the kind that doesn't break your existing workflow. Permute 4.0.11 keeps the same drag-in, pick-format, convert flow. What you get is a version that's been refined for Apple Silicon and macOS 26 — no new hoops to jump through, just the same reliable output.
Batch Convert, Extract Audio, or Merge Videos
- Drop a video file onto the queue, choose your target codec, and start the batch.
- Pull audio from a video and save it as an MP3 or another audio format.
- Merge two video clips end to end, useful for stitching event recordings or short segments.
- Add a subtitle track before exporting, so your output file has the text embedded.
- Convert an image set or a folder of RAW files if those formats are in the supported list.
- Turn a disc image into an ISO without extra tools.
Scenario: The Video Editor's Quick Tool
Think of a social media editor who has to repurpose client footage. They get a single long recording from a shoot, but the client needs two short clips and an audio-only version for a podcast snippet. With Permute, they drop the original file in, set the first output as a trimmed MP4, the second as another MP4, and a third as an AAC audio file. The app processes them in sequence, no manual re-encoding step by step. Then they merge two B-roll clips into one and add a subtitle file for accessibility — all in the same session.
Requires macOS 26 and Apple Silicon (M1+)
Permute 4.0.11 runs on macOS 26 or later and requires an Apple Silicon processor. That means any Mac with an M-series chip from the M1 onward is the target hardware. It won't install on Intel-based Macs or older macOS versions. The app itself is lightweight — no heavy background services, just the conversion engine and a queue. The only resource demand is disk space for the source files and the output, plus the usual CPU load during encoding, which varies by file size and codec.
Languages supported in the interface include English, Russian, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Afrikaans, Belarusian, Chinese (Simplified), Persian, Czech, Swedish, and Ukrainian. You set it in preferences and the labels switch accordingly.
- macOS 26
- Apple Silicon
The install order
- Mount the downloaded disk image.
- Drag the app to the Applications folder alias.
- After copying finishes, open the app from Launchpad.