Mesh Tormentor 0442 remains a "top" choice for professional vector artists because it fills the gaps that Adobe has yet to address in the native Mesh tool. Whether you are creating realistic fruit, automotive renders, or complex skin tones, this plugin provides the surgical precision required for high-end vector art.

Draw your path, then use Object > Expand Appearance and Mesh Tormentor's "Convert BMG to Mesh" to return it to a fully editable gradient state.

The plugin file (typically .aip ) is usually placed in the Illustrator Plug-ins or Extensions folder (e.g., C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator [Version]\Plug-ins\Extensions ).

Select the shape. Click the . Set your row/column density to 4x4 . Paint over the shape in a zig-zag motion. The plugin generates a clean mesh without excess points.