diff --git a/packages/payload/src/uploads/types.ts b/packages/payload/src/uploads/types.ts
index fb8bea0ea06..f0b6bddfa1e 100644
--- a/packages/payload/src/uploads/types.ts
+++ b/packages/payload/src/uploads/types.ts
@@ -223,7 +223,7 @@ export type UploadConfig = {
   filesRequiredOnCreate?: boolean
   /**
    * Enables focal point positioning for image manipulation.
-   * @default false
+   * @default true
    */
   focalPoint?: boolean
   /**