diff --git a/pathod/language/http2.py b/pathod/language/http2.py
index 85d9047fc..45b2a1048 100644
--- a/pathod/language/http2.py
+++ b/pathod/language/http2.py
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ class ShortcutUserAgent(_HeaderMixin, base.OptionsOrValue):
     def values(self, settings):
         value = self.value.val
         if self.option_used:
-            value = user_agents.get_by_shortcut(value.lower())[2]
+            value = user_agents.get_by_shortcut(value.lower().decode())[2].encode()
 
         return (
             self.key.get_generator(settings),