diff --git a/dists/macosx/Info.plist b/dists/macosx/Info.plist
index d0edffad097..16882dbb431 100644
--- a/dists/macosx/Info.plist
+++ b/dists/macosx/Info.plist
@@ -58,5 +58,7 @@
 	<string>residualvm.docktileplugin</string>
 	<key>NSRequiresAquaSystemAppearance</key>
 	<false/>
+	<key>NSDocumentsFolderUsageDescription</key>
+	<string>ResidualVM saves and loads savegames in the Documents folder by default.</string>
 </dict>
 </plist>
diff --git a/dists/macosx/Info.plist.in b/dists/macosx/Info.plist.in
index d0a3324daf4..d941b51dedb 100644
--- a/dists/macosx/Info.plist.in
+++ b/dists/macosx/Info.plist.in
@@ -58,5 +58,7 @@
 	<string>residualvm.docktileplugin</string>
 	<key>NSRequiresAquaSystemAppearance</key>
 	<false/>
+	<key>NSDocumentsFolderUsageDescription</key>
+	<string>ResidualVM saves and loads savegames in the Documents folder by default.</string>
 </dict>
 </plist>