| Cover | Sep. 13, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 13, 2021 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Entity File Number | 001-36404 |
| Entity Registrant Name | INPIXON |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001529113 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 88-0434915 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2479 E. Bayshore Road |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 195 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Palo Alto |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94303 |
| City Area Code | (408) |
| Local Phone Number | 702-2167 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | INPX |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
