diff --git a/dist/win/qt.conf b/dist/win/qt.conf
index 03a495f49e..8c74cfae80 100644
--- a/dist/win/qt.conf
+++ b/dist/win/qt.conf
@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
 [Paths]
 Plugins = plugins
 Translations = translations
+
+[Platforms]
+WindowsArguments = fontengine=gdi