diff --git a/src/bin/cli.rs b/src/bin/cli.rs
index 45fdc53..5ea8cea 100644
--- a/src/bin/cli.rs
+++ b/src/bin/cli.rs
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ async fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn Error>> {
             Actions::Play {
                 file_path,
                 concurrent,
-            } => Request::play(file_path.to_str().unwrap(), concurrent),
+            } => Request::play(&file_path.to_string_lossy(), concurrent),
             Actions::ToggleLoop { id } => Request::toggle_loop(id),
         },
         Commands::Get { parameter } => match parameter {
diff --git a/src/gui/mod.rs b/src/gui/mod.rs
index 5f37d16..9b09cbf 100644
--- a/src/gui/mod.rs
+++ b/src/gui/mod.rs
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ impl SoundpadGui {
     }
 
     pub fn play_file(&mut self, path: &PathBuf, concurrent: bool) {
-        make_request_async(Request::play(path.to_str().unwrap(), concurrent));
+        make_request_async(Request::play(&path.to_string_lossy(), concurrent));
     }
 
     pub fn set_input(&mut self, name: String) {