The invention relates to a device for reading out at least one especially flexible imaging plate. The readout device comprises a reader for reading out information stored on the imaging plate, and a transport device having at least one drive means for transporting the imaging plate relative to the reader along a guide means on the transport path. The shape of the transport path is adapted to the shape of a readout area of the reader. At least one substantially solid support (1) for the imaging plate is provided. The shape and dimensions of the support (1) are adapted to the shape of the transport path. When the imaging plate is transported together with the support (1), the imaging plate does not come into contact with the drive means. The invention also relates to the support (1) for theimaging plate.