diff --git a/core/views.py b/core/views.py
index d46441f1..fea80d35 100644
--- a/core/views.py
+++ b/core/views.py
@@ -468,7 +468,7 @@ def download_digital_asset_view(request, *args, **kwargs):
         a JsonResponse with an error message if an error occurs during the process.
     """
     try:
-        uuid = force_str(urlsafe_base64_decode(kwargs.get("encoded_uuid")))
+        uuid = force_str(urlsafe_base64_decode(str(kwargs.get("encoded_uuid"))))
         download = DigitalAssetDownload.objects.get(order_product__uuid=uuid)
 
         if download.num_downloads >= 1: