Permute 4.0

Permute 4 is a powerful media converter for macOS that enables users to convert video, audio, images, PDFs and more with remarkable ease. Its core value lies in combining simplicity with advanced capabilities, making it suitable for both casual users and professionals. The application supports over 100 formats including AVI, WMV, MP4, HEVC, ProRes, WebM, AV1, MP3, AAC, FLAC, HEIC, AVIF, and WebP, ensuring broad compatibility across different media types. Whether you need to prepare files for web upload, archive personal media, or integrate with professional workflows, Permute 4 streamlines the entire conversion process into a few straightforward clicks.

A key pain point Permute 4 solves is the fragmentation of media formats and the need for multiple separate tools to handle different conversion tasks. Users often struggle with incompatible file types, time-consuming manual adjustments, and lack of batch processing. This matters because creative professionals, content creators, and everyday users waste significant time juggling different software or dealing with quality loss during conversions. Permute 4 addresses this by providing a unified solution for virtually all media conversion needs, from basic format changes to complex editing and batch operations, all within a single native macOS application.

Convert Media Files is the cornerstone feature, allowing seamless transformation between virtually any format. Users simply drag and drop files into the queue, select a destination preset from the huge library of format presets, and click convert. The app handles video codecs like HEVC, ProRes, and AV1, audio codecs such as MP3 and FLAC, and image formats including HEIC, AVIF, and WebP. This feature eliminates the need for multiple converters and ensures that files are ready for any platform, device, or workflow without compatibility headaches.

Edit & Adjust provides powerful visual tools to modify media directly within the conversion workflow. Users can trim, crop, resize, rotate, and flip video or image files individually or in bulk. The precision crop editor and visual trim editor allow fine control over output. Additional adjustments include adding subtitles, swapping audio tracks, altering playback speed, adjusting volume, and setting a target output file size. This feature saves time by removing the need for separate video or image editing software, letting users perfect their media before the final conversion.

Combine, Split & Extract offers advanced processing capabilities for complex tasks. Users can stitch multiple files into one continuous video or split a long file by time, EDL, or CUE markers. The ability to extract individual audio, video, or subtitle tracks without re-encoding is invaluable for post-production. Smart Tools further expand the feature set with text-to-audio narration, OCR image-to-text conversion, an iPhone ringtone creator, audio-backed video slideshows, and video frame export at custom intervals. Advanced Video features include HLS stream manifest support, hardware-accelerated ProRes encoding, IP-camera file repair, and raw FFmpeg commands via the Advanced Custom preset, catering to professional needs.