[BUG] Can't add image to chat when using claude code via wsl2.
Resolved 💬 4 comments Opened Jul 16, 2025 by jcroy Closed Jan 4, 2026
Environment
- Platform (select one):
- [x] Anthropic API
- Claude CLI version: 1.0.53 (Claude Code)
- Operating System: Win 11 WSL2 Ubuntu
Bug Description
If you are using claude code on wls2 and drag a image from the windows host to claude code while it is running on the ubuntu wsl2 instance it fails obviously as the path is a windows file path.
Steps to Reproduce
- Select an image
- Drag onto chat
- See if claude is able to see it.
Expected Behavior
Chat be able to see the screenshot.
Actual Behavior
It sees the attempt but it fails as ubuntu has no idea what to do with c:/Users/jdoe/Pictures/screenshot.jpeg
Additional Context
Potentially would work if it was able to convert to the wsl2 path for accessing windows files. /mnt/c/Users/jdoe/Pictures/screenshot.jpeg.
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