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Permute vs CloudConvert: catalog facts
Permute	CloudConvert
Paid One-time $14.99 licence with a free trial; also on the Mac App Store and Setapp.	Freemium Free conversions in the browser, with paid options for heavier use and the API.
macOS	Web
Simple drag-and-drop conversion Handles video, audio, images and PDFs	Wide format coverage including RAW and CAD Files removed after processing
Permute 4 needs macOS 26 and Apple Silicon Mac only	Files are uploaded to a third-party server Needs an internet connection
Downloadable app	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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