diff --git a/kitty/options/definition.py b/kitty/options/definition.py
index c9c888e0b..ac8ed20ee 100644
--- a/kitty/options/definition.py
+++ b/kitty/options/definition.py
@@ -866,10 +866,11 @@ are undefined.
 opt('window_logo_path', 'none',
     option_type='config_or_absolute_path', ctype='!window_logo_path',
     long_text='''
-Path to a logo image. Must be in PNG format. The logo is displayed in a corner
-of every kitty window. The position is controlled by :opt:`window_logo_position`.
-Individual windows can be configured to have different logos either using
-the :doc:`launch` function or the :doc:`remote-control` facility.
+Path to a logo image. Must be in PNG format. Relative paths are interpreted
+relative to the kitty config directory.  The logo is displayed in a corner of every
+kitty window. The position is controlled by :opt:`window_logo_position`.
+Individual windows can be configured to have different logos either using the
+:doc:`launch` function or the :doc:`remote-control` facility.
 ''')
 
 opt('window_logo_position', 'bottom-right',
diff --git a/kitty/window.py b/kitty/window.py
index 19a38f0c7..fc3fb4df2 100644
--- a/kitty/window.py
+++ b/kitty/window.py
@@ -1091,6 +1091,8 @@ class Window:
         }
 
     def set_logo(self, path: str, position: str = 'bottom-right', alpha: float = 0.5) -> None:
+        from .options.utils import config_or_absolute_path
+        path = config_or_absolute_path(path) or path
         set_window_logo(self.os_window_id, self.tab_id, self.id, path, position, alpha)
 
     # actions {{{