app.py

import numpy as np
import gradio as gr

# Pre-loaded image: a simple RGB gradient so the component shows content on load.
h, w = 256, 256
gradient = np.zeros((h, w, 3), dtype=np.uint8)
gradient[:, :, 0] = np.linspace(0, 255, w, dtype=np.uint8)[None, :]
gradient[:, :, 1] = np.linspace(0, 255, h, dtype=np.uint8)[:, None]
gradient[:, :, 2] = 128

with gr.Blocks() as demo:
    gr.Markdown("# Image demo")
    gr.Image(value=gradient, label="Pre-loaded image")

if __name__ == "__main__":
    demo.launch()