diff --git a/shared/gradio/gallery.py b/shared/gradio/gallery.py
index 6bd86a8..ef53d4d 100644
--- a/shared/gradio/gallery.py
+++ b/shared/gradio/gallery.py
@@ -397,6 +397,7 @@ class AdvancedMediaGallery:
                 columns=self.columns,
                 show_label=self.show_label,
                 preview= True,
+                type="pil",
                 selected_index=self._initial_state["selected"],  # server-side selection
             )