{"slug": "permute-media-converter-for-macos-charlie-monroe-software", "title": "Permute – Media Converter for macOS – Charlie Monroe Software", "summary": "Charlie Monroe Software released Permute 4, a complete redesign of its macOS media converter, requiring macOS 26 and Apple Silicon. The update offers a free upgrade for 2026 Permute 3 purchasers, a 40% discount for earlier buyers, and free access for Setapp subscribers, with App Store users needing a separate upgrade tool.", "body_md": "A brand-new generation of Permute with a complete redesign, improved workflow, smarter presets, and more control over how your conversions run.\n\nRequires **macOS 26** and an **Apple Silicon** Mac.\n\nIf you cannot locate your license code, select Permute → Show License Code in the menu bar.\n\nIf there is no such menu item, your copy may be distributed via Setapp or the App Store — check the about dialog in the app.\n\nSetapp users upgrade via Setapp. App Store users use the dedicated upgrade tool in the App Store section below.\n\nFree upgrade\n\nIf you purchased Permute 3 in **2026**, your Permute 4 license was automatically generated and sent to you. If you didn't receive it, use the *Lost License Code?* button in Permute 4's license prompt.\n\nSetapp users\n\nSetapp users get the upgrade for free as part of their subscription. Find Permute 4 in Setapp and install it manually to prevent unwanted upgrades.\n\n40% off for everyone else\n\nCustomers who purchased Permute before 2026 receive a 40% discount. Use the Upgrade button to enter your license code and get it.\n\nDownload a trial, unlock an upgrade with your license code, or use the App Store migration path if that is how you originally purchased Permute.\n\nTry it first\n\nDownload a trial version and explore the new interface, updated tools, and refined presets before upgrading.\n\nReady to upgrade?\n\nEnter your Permute 3 license code in the form above and follow the on-screen instructions.\n\nApp Store upgrades use a dedicated tool\n\nIf you bought Permute on the App Store, upgrading to Permute 4 requires a separate upgrade tool. Apple does not allow discount coupons on the App Store, so the upgraded version will not be distributed there. The tool verifies your Permute 3 App Store installation automatically.\n\nPermute 4 is not just a visual refresh — it rethinks how files move through the app, how edits are made, and how much control you have over the final result.\n\nCompletely new UI\n\nA refreshed interface built to feel faster, cleaner, and easier to navigate. Redesigned to be more dynamic and offer everything you need just a click away.\n\nReworked trim and crop tools\n\nTrim and crop rebuilt from the ground up. Audio trimming includes waveform visualisation; video and image cropping gain pixel rulers for precise alignment.\n\nWorkshop in the main workflow\n\nAdd PDF and text files directly to the queue, use a new metadata editor for batch changes, and access a dedicated actions menu on every file.\n\nDrop zones\n\nCreate predefined conversion destinations with presets or custom groups, then drop files onto them to start automatic conversions — no manual setup needed.\n\nBetter ProRes performance\n\nThe ProRes preset uses hardware acceleration with the system-provided Apple encoder for better performance and officially supported output.\n\nLow Power Mode\n\nRun conversions in the background with less CPU pressure. Jobs take a bit longer, but your Mac stays cooler and quieter.\n\nAdvanced Custom preset\n\nFor users who want full control: direct access to the raw power of FFmpeg for highly specific output settings and advanced workflows.\n\nEasier preset setup\n\nMany presets include a Quick Setup option; presets can be previewed in Settings without running a conversion, speeding up the configuration process.\n\nHave more questions?\n[Read the full Upgrade FAQ →](https://blog.charliemonroe.net/permute-4-upgrade-faq/)", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/permute-media-converter-for-macos-charlie-monroe-software", "canonical_source": "https://software.charliemonroe.net/upgrade/permute/v4/", "published_at": "2026-05-26 12:26:00+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-05-26 12:38:04.232614+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["ai-products", "ai-tools"], "entities": ["Permute", "Charlie Monroe Software", "Setapp", "App Store"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/permute-media-converter-for-macos-charlie-monroe-software", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/permute-media-converter-for-macos-charlie-monroe-software.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/permute-media-converter-for-macos-charlie-monroe-software.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/permute-media-converter-for-macos-charlie-monroe-software.jsonld"}}