diff --git a/src/strands_tools/editor.py b/src/strands_tools/editor.py
index a70f86da..729b3e4d 100644
--- a/src/strands_tools/editor.py
+++ b/src/strands_tools/editor.py
@@ -314,7 +314,7 @@ def editor(
     console = console_util.create()
 
     try:
-        path = os.path.expanduser(path)
+        path = os.path.abspath(os.path.expanduser(path))
 
         if not command:
             raise ValueError("Command is required")