The apparatus for displaying images located on an exposed photographic film (6) on a viewing unit (15) consists of a keypad (40) for operating the apparatus and selecting the functions stored in the apparatus, a receiving means for a film cassette (3) in which the exposed film (6) containing the images is wound, a transport means (7, 7a, 11) for moving the film (6) from the film cassette (3) to a takeup cylinder (5), an illumination unit (4), a deflection mirror (12), and an optical lens (8) for forming an image on a CCD sensor (9), as well as circuit means (24, 25) for controlling the operation of the apparatus, and storage means (23) for saving the scanned images or for user inputs via the keypad (40). The apparatus is configured, together with the viewing unit (15), as a movable, portable apparatus that is independent of an external energy supply. The viewing unit (15), which is a color LCD display, is integrated into the apparatus and can be pivoted about a bearing (16) from an operating position into an inactive position.