diff --git a/xlsformconverter/XLSFormConverter.py b/xlsformconverter/XLSFormConverter.py
index e810a0e..90afaf7 100644
--- a/xlsformconverter/XLSFormConverter.py
+++ b/xlsformconverter/XLSFormConverter.py
@@ -1721,6 +1721,9 @@ def convert(
 
         self.output_extent = survey_extent
 
+        # Set QField state to digitize when first opening the generated project
+        self.output_project.writeEntry("qfieldsync", "initialMapMode", "digitize")
+
         if self.output_project.crs().authid() == "EPSG:3857":
             # Display coordinates in WGS84 to provide a more useful experience for the average person
             self.output_project.displaySettings().setCoordinateType(