Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information. Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Trading Symbol Amendment Flag Amendment Description Document Type Document Period End Date Entity Filer Category Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Balance Sheets [Abstract] Assets [Abstract] Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of period Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts receivable, net Notes And Other Receivables Net Notes and other receivables Total Notes and Other Receivables Notes and other receivables net. FIFO Inventory Amount Inventory Prepaid Licenses And Maintenance Contracts, Current Prepaid licenses and maintenance contracts Current portion of prepaid licenses and maintenance contracts. Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current Assets Held for Sale Assets held for sale Total Current Assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Prepaid assets and other current assets Prepaid Assets and Other Current Assets Assets, Current Total Current Assets Total Current Assets Prepaid Licenses And Maintenance Contracts, Noncurrent Prepaid licenses and maintenance contracts, non-current Prepaid Licenses & Maintenance Contracts, non-current Prepaid licenses and maintenance contracts, Noncurrent Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net Total property and equipment Total Property and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net Property and Equipment, net Capitalized Computer Software, Net Computer Software, Net Software development costs, net Software development costs, net Software and Infrastructure Development Costs Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, net Goodwill Goodwill Beginning Balance Ending Balance Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Other assets Other Assets Total Assets Total segment assets Total Assets Identifiable assets by geographic area Total assets Total Assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current Liabilities Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Accounts Payable Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued liabilities Accrued Liabilities Deferred Revenue, Current Deferred revenue Total Deferred Revenue, current Unearned revenue Total Deferred Revenue, Current Deferred Revenue Short-term Debt Short-term debt Short-term debt, net Total Short-Term Debt Short-Term Debt Derivative Liability, Current Derivative liabilities Derivative Liabilities Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current Liabilities Held for Sale Liabilities held for sale Total Current Liabilities Liabilities, Current Total Current Liabilities Total Current Liabilities Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] Long Term Liabilities Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent Deferred revenue, non-current Total Deferred Revenue, non-current Total Deferred Revenue, Non-Current Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent Long-term Debt Long-term debt, net Long-term debt Total Long-Term Debt Long-Term Debt Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other liabilities Other long term liabilities Other Liabilities Acquisition Liability Acquisition liability - Integrio Acquisition Liability - Integrio Acquisition liability. Acquisition Liability One Acquisition liability - LightMiner This element refer to acquisition liability. Liabilities Total Liabilities Total Liabilities Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Preferred stock / Convertible Series 1 Preferred Stock Preferred Stock - $0.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, 0 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2017 Aggregate stated value of Series 2 Preferred Stock Aggregate stated value of Series 2 Preferred Stock Convertible Preferred Stock Value Convertible Series 1 Preferred Stock - $1,000 stated value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; 0 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 and 2,250 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016 Liquidation preference of $0 at September 30, 2017 and $2,250,000 at December 31, 2016. Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable convertible preferred stock or outstanding convertible preferred stock that is redeemable solely at the option of the issuer. Convertible Preferred Stock Value One Series 2 Convertible Preferred Stock - $1,000 stated value; 4,669 shares authorized; 0 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 Liquidation preference of $0 at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable convertible preferred stock or outstanding convertible preferred stock that is redeemable solely at the option of the issuer. Common Stock, Value, Issued Common Stock - $0.001 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized; 513,792 and 72,396 issued and 513,262 and 71,865 outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively Common stock - $0.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 25,309,863 and 19,707,262 issued and 25,071,035 and 19,707,262 outstanding at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively Common Stock Additional Paid in Capital Additional capital from sale of securities Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid-in Capital Treasury Stock, Value Treasury Stock, at cost, 15,922 shares Treasury stock, at cost, 531 shares Due from Affiliate, Noncurrent Due from Sysorex Consulting Inc. Due from Sysorex Consulting Inc. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated other comprehensive gain/(loss) Accumulated other comprehensive income Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated deficit Accumulated deficit (excluding $2,442 reclassified to additional paid in capital in quasi-reorganization) Accumulated Deficit Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Stockholders' (deficit) equity attributable to Inpixon Beginning Balance Stockholders' (deficit) equity attributable to Inpixon Balance Balance Non- controlling Interest Non-Controlling Interest Non-controlling interest Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity Total Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity Balance Balance Liabilities and Equity Total Liabilities and Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity Total Liabilities and Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity Statement [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] Convertible preferred stock Series 1 Convertible Preferred Stock Convertible Series 1 Preferred Stock Convertible preferred stock [Member] Convertible Series 1 Preferred Stock [Member] Series B Preferred Stock [Member] Series 2 Convertible Preferred Stock Series 2 Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] Series 2 Preferred Stock [Member] Statement [Line Items] Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred stock, par value Preferred stock, par value Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Preferred stock, shares outstanding Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference, Value Preferred stock, liquidation preference Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock issuance par value per share Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common stock, par value Common stock, par value Common stock, par value Common stock, par value Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Increase total number of authorized shares of common stock Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares issued Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, shares outstanding Treasury Stock, Shares Treasury stock, shares Retained Earnings, Appropriated Accumulated deficit reclassified to additional paid in capital in quasi-reorganization Income Statement [Abstract] Revenues [Abstract] Revenues Revenues Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Products Sales to customers Sales Revenue, Services, Net Services Revenues Revenues Net revenues Total Revenues Net revenues Revenues by geographic area Revenues Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Cost of Revenues Cost of Goods Sold Products Cost of Services Services Cost of Revenue Cost of Revenues Cost of net revenues Total Cost of Revenues Cost of net revenues Gross Profit Gross profit Income from operations of reportable segments Gross Profit Operating Expenses [Abstract] Operating Expenses Research and Development Expense Research and development costs Research and development Selling and Marketing Expense Sales and marketing General and Administrative Expense General and administrative Acquisition Cost Of Business Non- cash acquisition transaction costs Acquisition related costs Amount of cost related to acquire another corporation. Goodwill, Impairment Loss Impairment of goodwill Goodwill impairment charge Goodwill impairment (level 3 fair value adjustment) Impairment charge Amortization of Intangible Assets Amortization of intangibles Amortization of intangibles Amortization expense Amortization of intangible assets Operating Expenses Unallocated operating expenses Total Operating Expenses Unallocated operating expenses Loss from Operations Loss from operations Loss from operations Loss from Operations Operating loss by geographic area Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Other Income (Expense) Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other income/(expense) Total Other Income (Expense) Interest Income (Expense), Net Interest expense Interest expense Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax Change in fair value of derivative liability Change in fair value of shares to be issued Change in fair value of derivative liability Gain Loss Related To Settlement Of Obligations Loss on the settlement of obligation Amount of gain (loss) recognized in settlement of obligations (vendor liability). Reserve For Recoverability Of Note Receivable Reserve for the recoverability of note receivable Amount of reserve for recoverability of note receivable. Reserve for the recoverability of note receivable Change In Fair Value Of Shares To Be Issued Change in fair value of shares to be issued Change in fair value of shares to be issued. Change in fair value of shares to be issued Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total Other Income (Expense) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Net Loss from Continuing Operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Loss from discontinued operations Net Loss from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net Loss Net Loss Net loss Consolidated net loss Net income (loss) by geographic area Consolidated net loss before income taxes Net Loss Attributable to Non-controlling Interest Net Loss Attributable to Non-controlling Interest Net loss Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net loss Net Loss Attributable to Stockholders of Inpixon Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Net Loss Per Basic and Diluted Common Share Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic and Diluted Share Loss from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic and Diluted Share Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted Loss Per Common Share - Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share - Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Basic and Diluted Common Share Net Loss Per Basic and Diluted Common Share Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding, basic and diluted Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized Unrealized foreign exchange gain/(loss) from cumulative translation adjustments Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive Loss Comprehensive Loss Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Fractional shares issued from reverse stock split, Shares Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional Paid-In Capital Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury Stock Due From Sysorex Consulting [Member] Due from Sysorex Consulting, Inc. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Deficit Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Non-Controlling Interest Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] Series 2 ConvertiblePreferred Stock Shares, Outstanding Beginning Balance, Shares Balance, shares Balance, shares Value Of Convertible Preferred Stock Issued Series 1 redeemable convertible preferred stock issued Value of shares of stock issued attributable to convertible preferred stock. Shares Of Convertible Preferred Stock Issued Series 1 redeemable convertible preferred stock issued, shares Number of shares of stock issued attributable to shares of convertible preferred stock issued. Stock Issued During Period, Value, Issued for Services Common shares issued for services Acquisition costs expense Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services Common shares issued for services, shares Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions Common shares issued for acquisition, value Common shares issued for LightMiner Acquisition Issuance of common stock value for LightMiner acquisition Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions Issuance of common stock for LightMiner acquisition Common shares issued for LightMiner Acquisition, shares Should be stock options issued for acquisition Stock Issued During Period Value Stock Splits Fractional shares issued for stock split Stock issued during period value stock splits. Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Stock Splits Fractional shares issued for stock split, shares Stock Redeemed or Called During Period, Value Redemption of convertible series 1 preferred stock Stock Redeemed or Called During Period, Shares Redemption of convertible series 1 preferred stock, shares Stock Issued During Period Value Lieu Of Interest Common shares issued in lieu of interest Stock issued during period value lieuof interest. Stock Issued During Period Shares Lieu Of Interest Common shares issued in lieu of interest, shares Stock issued during period shares lieuof interest. Redemption Of Convertible Series Two Preferred Stock Redemption of convertible series 2 preferred stock It represent redemption of convertible series preferred stock. Redemption Of Convertible Series Two Preferred Stock Shares Redemption of convertible series 2 preferred stock, shares It represent redemption of convertible series preferred stock shares. Common Stock Issued For Net Proceeds From Warrants Exercised Common shares issued for net proceeds from warrants exercised It represent common stock issued for net proceeds from warrants exercised. Common Stock Issued For Net Proceeds From Warrants Exercised Shares Common shares issued for net proceeds from warrants exercised, shares It represent common shares issued for net proceeds from warrants exercised. Value Of Stock Options Granted For Services Stock options granted to employees for services Stock options granted to employees for services Value of stock options granted for services. Stock options granted to employees and consultants for services Stock Option Shares Granted For Services Stock options granted to employees for services, shares Stock option shares granted for services. Stock options granted to employees and consultants for services, shares Value Of Warrants Issued For Services Warrants granted to consultants for services Value of warrants issued for services. Escrow Shares Returned For Cancellation During Period Value Returned shares from AirPatrol holdback Value of escrow shares returned for cancellation. Escrow Shares Returned For Cancellation During Period Shares Returned shares from AirPatrol holdback, shares Escrow shares returned for cancellation. Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised Common shares issued for options exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Common shares issued for options exercised, shares Number of Options, Exercised Number of Options, Exercised Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues Common and preferred shares issued for net cash proceeds from a public offering Common and preferred shares issued for net cash proceeds from a public offering Issuance and sale of common stock Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Sale of common stock shares Sale of stock in shares Common stock issued in accordance with asset purchase agreement. Common and preferred shares issued for net cash proceeds from a public offering, shares Issuance of common stock, shares Company issued an aggregate shares of common stock Common and preferred shares issued for net cash proceeds from a public offering, shares Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Warrant Issued Reclassification of warrants to derivative liabilities Reclassification of warrants to derivative liabilities Reclassification of warrants to derivative liabilities Reclassification Of Warrants From Derivative Liabilities To Additional Paid In Capital Reclassification of warrants from derivative liabilities to APIC Reclassification of warrants from derivative liabilities to APIC It represents reclassification of warrants from derivative liabilities to APIC. Stock Issued During Peroid Value Integrio Acquisition Issuance of common stock for Integrio acquisition Value of stock issued pursuant to integrio acquisitions during the peroid. Stock Issued During Peroid Shares Integrio Acquisition Issuance of common stock for Integrio acquisition, shares Number of shares of stock issued during the period pursuant to integrio acquisitions. Stock Issued During Peroid Value Common Stock And Warrants For Cash Common shares and warrants issued for cash Value of shares of stock issued during period common stock and warrants for cash. Stock Issued During Peroid Shares Common Stock And Warrants For Cash Common shares and warrants issued for cash, shares Number of shares of stock issued for common stock and warrants for cash. Cumulative Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Period Increase (Decrease) Cumulative translation adjustment Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Cash Flows from Operating Activities Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Depreciation and amortization expense Depreciation and amortization Share-based Compensation Share-based compensation Share-based Compensation Totals Stock based compensation Amortization Of Technology Amortization of technology Amortization of technology. Increase Decrease Amortization Of Deferred Financing Costs Amortization of deferred financing costs Amortization of deferred financing costs. Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium) Included in Debt Discount Fair value for the embedded conversion feature recorded as discount to the debenture Amortization of debt discount Compensation Expense Note Receivable Related Party Compensation expense, note receivable related party Compensation expense, note receivable related party. Compensation expense, note receivable related party Provision for Doubtful Accounts Provision for doubtful accounts Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement Other Reserve For Settlement Of Bond Reserve for settlement of bond This element refer to reserve for settlement of bond. Reserve For Note Receivable Reserve for note receivable Reserve for net receivable. Gain Loss Related To Settlements Of Obligation Amount of gain (loss) recognized in settlement of obligation(vendor liability). (Gain)/Loss on settlement of obligations Treasury Shares Received Upon Settlement Of Escrow Treasury shares received upon settlement of escrow Treasury shares received upon settlement of escrow. Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables Accounts receivable and other receivables Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Inventory Inventory Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets Other current assets Other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expenses, Other Prepaid licenses and maintenance contracts Prepaid licenses and maintenance contracts Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Other assets Other assets Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities and Other Operating Liabilities Accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities Other liabilities Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Total Adjustments Total Adjustments Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net cash used in operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash Flows From (Used in) Investing Activities Cash Flows From (Used in) Investing Activities Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchase of property and equipment Payments for Software Investment in capitalized software Payments To Acquire Business One Cash paid for LightMiner Cash paid for LightMiner. Investment in LightMiner Cash Acquired In Integrio Technologies Acquisition Cash acquired in Integrio Technologies acquisition This element refer to Cash acquired in Integrio technologies acquisition. Cash acquired in Integrio Technologies acquisition Investment In Integrio Technologies Investment in Integrio Technologies This element refer to Investment in Integrio Technologies. Cash paid for the acquisition of Integrio Technologies Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Cash Flows from Financing Activities