diff --git a/mautrix_telegram/portal/telegram.py b/mautrix_telegram/portal/telegram.py
index fde07f24..6cb860e0 100644
--- a/mautrix_telegram/portal/telegram.py
+++ b/mautrix_telegram/portal/telegram.py
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@ class PortalTelegram(BasePortal, ABC):
         file = await util.transfer_file_to_matrix(source.client, intent, document, thumb_loc,
                                                   is_sticker=attrs.is_sticker,
                                                   tgs_convert_type=
-                                                  self.get_config("animated_sticker_target_type"))
+                                                  config["bridge.animated_sticker_target_type"])
         if not file:
             return None