diff --git a/rare/utils/extra_widgets.py b/rare/utils/extra_widgets.py
index 28d8b7a9..bba1a1f0 100644
--- a/rare/utils/extra_widgets.py
+++ b/rare/utils/extra_widgets.py
@@ -318,6 +318,9 @@ class PathEdit(IndicatorLineEdit):
         self.compl_model.setIconProvider(PathEditIconProvider())
         self.compl_model.setRootPath(path)
         self.completer.setModel(self.compl_model)
+
+        edit_func = self._wrap_edit_function(edit_func)
+
         super(PathEdit, self).__init__(
             text=path,
             placeholder=placeholder,
@@ -357,6 +360,13 @@ class PathEdit(IndicatorLineEdit):
             self.line_edit.setText(names[0])
             self.compl_model.setRootPath(names[0])
 
+    def _wrap_edit_function(self, edit_function: Callable[[str], Tuple[bool, str, str]]):
+        if edit_function:
+            return lambda text: edit_function(os.path.expanduser(text)
+                                              if text.startswith("~") else text)
+        else:
+            return edit_function
+
 
 class SideTabBar(QTabBar):
     def __init__(self, parent=None):