A radiographic imaging device has: generating means that generates image data expressing a radiographic image formed by irradiated radiation first communicating means at which wireless communication is possible selectively in either of a direct communication mode or an indirect communication mode, and that receives, from an external device, switching instruction information that instructs switching of a communication mode and control means that controls the first communicating means to carry out wireless communication in a communication mode expressed by the switching instruction information received by the first communicating means.