diff --git a/utils/Paths.qml b/utils/Paths.qml
index f95134f4..bc89770a 100644
--- a/utils/Paths.qml
+++ b/utils/Paths.qml
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Singleton {
     }
 
     function absolutePath(path: string): string {
-        return toLocalFile(path.replace("~", home));
+        return toLocalFile(path.replace(/~|(\$({?)HOME(}?))+/, home));
     }
 
     function shortenHome(path: string): string {