diff --git a/package/qt/Config.in b/package/qt/Config.in
index 93751cd3a7..da159b4cb9 100644
--- a/package/qt/Config.in
+++ b/package/qt/Config.in
@@ -30,10 +30,10 @@ config BR2_PACKAGE_QT_DEMOS
 
 config BR2_PACKAGE_QT_TRANSLATION_FILES
 	bool "Install translation files"
-	default y
 	help
 	  Install binary .qm translation files.
-	  If unsure, say y.
+	  Say y if you need these files. They will take about 8 MB
+	  on the target root filesystem.
 
 config BR2_PACKAGE_QT_EXAMPLES
 	bool "Compile and install Qt examples (with code)"