Innodata (INOD) 10-K 14 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 10, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'INNODATA INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000903651	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Trading Symbol	'INOD	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	25,049,889	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$70,796,300

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$24,752	$25,425
Short term investments - other	0	3,091
Accounts receivable, net	11,876	14,317
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,907	2,561
Deferred income taxes	45	1,104
Total current assets	38,580	46,498
Property and equipment, net	6,083	10,656
Other assets	3,323	3,504
Deferred income taxes	1,336	4,848
Goodwill	675	675
Total assets	49,997	66,181
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	898	1,618
Accrued expenses	2,780	2,482
Accrued salaries, wages and related benefits	4,647	6,584
Income and other taxes	1,003	2,155
Current portion of long term obligations	351	818
Deferred income taxes	57	57
Total current liabilities	9,736	13,714
Deferred income taxes	190	182
Long-term obligations	3,747	3,374
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Non-controlling interests	-3,649	-1,598
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:	'	'
Serial preferred stock; 5,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $.01 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; 26,597,000 shares issued and 25,050,000 outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 26,436,000 shares issued and 24,889,000 outstanding at December 31, 2012	266	264
Additional paid-in capital	22,963	22,140
Retained earnings	21,724	32,356
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-692	37
Stockholders' Equity before Treasury Stock, Total	44,261	54,797
Less: treasury stock, 1,547,000 shares at cost	-4,288	-4,288
Total stockholders' equity	39,973	50,509
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$49,997	$66,181

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Parenthetical] (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Serial preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Serial preferred stock, outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	75,000,000	75,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	26,597,000	26,436,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	25,050,000	24,889,000
Treasury stock, shares	1,547,000	1,547,000

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues	$64,249	$86,591	$73,942
Operating costs and expenses:	'	'	'
Direct operating costs	49,127	57,382	50,176
Selling and administrative expenses	17,295	22,189	19,082
Impairment charges	5,524	505	0
Costs and Expenses	71,946	80,076	69,258
Income (loss) from operations	-7,697	6,515	4,684
Interest income, net	-313	-324	-587
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	-7,384	6,839	5,271
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	5,451	1,150	1,361
Net income (loss)	-12,835	5,689	3,910
Loss attributable to non-controlling interests	2,203	1,784	561
Net income (loss) attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries	-10,632	7,473	4,471
Income (loss) per share attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries:	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	($0.43)	$0.30	$0.18
Diluted (in dollars per share)	($0.43)	$0.28	$0.18
Weighted average shares outstanding:	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	24,997	24,895	24,916
Diluted (in shares)	24,997	26,232	25,103
Comprehensive Income (Loss):	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-12,835	5,689	3,910
Pension liability adjustment, net of taxes	-73	-138	-284
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of taxes of $(46), $705 and $(1,142) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively	-656	1,202	-1,945
Other Comprehensive income (loss)	-729	1,064	-2,229
Total Comprehensive income (loss)	-13,564	6,753	1,681
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests	2,203	1,784	561
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries	($11,361)	$8,537	$2,242

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_STO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]
In Thousands
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$39,438	$262	$20,523	$20,412	$1,202	($2,961)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2010	'	25,155	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	4,471	0	0	4,471	0	0
Stock-based compensation	815	0	815	0	0	0
Stock-based compensation (in shares)	'	30	'	'	'	'
Pension liability adjustment, net of taxes	-284	0	0	0	-284	0
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of taxes	-1,945	0	0	0	-1,945	0
Purchase of treasury stock	-1,327	'	'	'	'	-1,327
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares)	'	-494	'	'	'	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	41,168	262	21,338	24,883	-1,027	-4,288
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011	'	24,691	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	7,473	0	0	7,473	0	0
Stock-based compensation	977	0	977	0	0	0
Stock-based compensation (in shares)	'	0	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options	574	2	572	0	0	0
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options (in shares)	'	202	'	'	'	'
Restricted shares withheld for taxes	0	0	0	0	0	0
Restricted shares withheld for taxes (in shares)	'	-4	'	'	'	'
Acquisition of non-controlling interest	-747	0	-747	0	0	0
Pension liability adjustment, net of taxes	-138	0	0	0	-138	0
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of taxes	1,202	0	0	0	1,202	0
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	50,509	264	22,140	32,356	37	-4,288
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	'	24,889	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-10,632	0	0	-10,632	0	0
Stock-based compensation	935	0	935	0	0	0
Stock-based compensation (in shares)	'	0	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options	72	2	70	0	0	0
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options (in shares)	'	164	'	'	'	'
Restricted shares withheld for taxes	-31	0	-31	0	0	0
Restricted shares withheld for taxes (in shares)	'	-3	'	'	'	'
Acquisition of non-controlling interest	-151	0	-151	0	0	0
Pension liability adjustment, net of taxes	-73	0	0	0	-73	0
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of taxes	-656	0	0	0	-656	0
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$39,973	$266	$22,963	$21,724	($692)	($4,288)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	'	25,050	'	'	'	'

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flow from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	($12,835)	$5,689	$3,910
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'	'	'
Impairment charge	5,524	505	0
Depreciation and amortization	3,653	3,897	3,414
Recovery of doubtful accounts	0	0	-423
Stock-based compensation	935	977	815
Deferred income taxes	4,617	-762	-767
Pension cost	519	668	501
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	2,441	7,389	-12,894
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	393	548	-13
Other assets	-507	-722	-668
Accounts payable	-999	9	1,044
Accrued salaries, wages and related benefits	-1,937	-12	1,726
Restricted shares withheld for taxes	-31	0	0
Income and other taxes	-1,152	-421	375
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	621	17,765	-2,980
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	-3,780	-6,845	-5,886
Sale (purchase) of investments	3,091	2,737	8,047
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-689	-4,108	2,161
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	72	574	0
Payment of long-term obligations	-677	-195	-585
Purchase of treasury stock	0	0	-1,327
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-605	379	-1,912
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-673	14,036	-2,731
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	25,425	11,389	14,120
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	24,752	25,425	11,389
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:	'	'	'
Cash paid for income taxes	$1,568	$1,794	$1,079

Description_of_Business_and_Su

Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]	'
		1	Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Description of Business- Innodata Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) is a global provider of business process, information technology and professional services that are focused on digital enablement. The Company’s clients comprise several of the world’s leading digital retailers that sell digital content; preeminent publishers and other providers of online business information products; and enterprises in information-intensive industries (such as aerospace, defense, financial services, healthcare, high technology, insurance, and manufacturing) that create and manage large volumes of content to support their products or operations.
	The Company operates in two reporting segments: Content Services (CS) and Innodata Advanced Data Solutions (IADS).
	The Company’s CS segment provides solutions to digital retailers, information services companies, publishers and enterprises that have one or more of the following broad business requirements: development of digital content (including e-books); development of new digital information products; and operational support of existing digital information products and systems.
	The Company formed its IADS segment in mid-2011 to design and develop new capabilities to enable clients in the financial services, insurance, medical and healthcare sectors to improve decision-support through digital technologies. IADS operates through two subsidiaries. Synodex offers a range of services for healthcare, medical and insurance companies, and docGenix provides services to financial services institutions. As of December 31, 2013, Innodata owns 83% of Synodex and 94% of docGenix, both limited liability companies.
	Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation-The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Innodata Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries and the Synodex and docGenix limited liability companies that are majority-owned by the Company. The non-controlling interests in the Synodex and docGenix limited liability companies are accounted for in accordance with the non-controlling interest guidance. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
	Use of Estimates-In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include those related to revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts and billing adjustments, long-lived assets, goodwill, valuation of deferred tax assets, value of securities underlying stock-based compensation, litigation accruals, pension benefits, valuation of derivative instruments and estimated accruals for various tax exposures.
	Revenue Recognition-Revenue is recognized in the period in which services are performed and delivery has occurred and when all the criteria of Staff Accounting Bulletin 104 have been met.
	Revenues for contracts billed on a time-and-materials basis are recognized as services are performed. Revenues under fixed-fee contracts are recognized on a percentage-of-completion method of accounting as services are performed or milestones are achieved. Revenues from fixed-fee projects accounted for less than 10% of the Company’s total revenue for each of the three years in the year ended December 31, 2013. Certain reimbursable expenses incurred on behalf of clients are recorded on a net basis in revenues.
	Foreign Currency Translation-The functional currency for the Company’s production operations located in the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka and Israel is U.S. dollars. As such, transactions denominated in Philippine pesos, Indian and Sri Lankan rupees and Israeli shekels were translated to U.S. dollars at rates which approximate those in effect on transaction dates. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were translated at the exchange rate in effect as of those dates. Nonmonetary assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity are translated at the appropriate historical rates. Included in direct operating costs are exchange losses (gains) resulting from such transactions of approximately $645,000, $431,000 and $621,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Derivative Instruments-The Company has designated its derivatives (foreign currency forward contracts) as a cash flow hedge. Accordingly, the effective portion of the derivative’s gain or loss is initially reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, and is subsequently reclassified to earnings when the hedge exposure affects earnings. The Company formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedging activities.
	Cash Equivalents-For financial statement purposes (including cash flows), the Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
	Investments-Short-term investments consist of certificates of deposit.
	Property and Equipment-Property and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, which is generally two to five years. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the lives of the leases. Certain assets under capital leases are amortized over the lives of the respective leases or the estimated useful lives of the assets, whichever is shorter.
	Long-lived Assets-Management assesses the recoverability of its long-lived assets, which consist primarily of fixed assets, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The following factors, if present, may trigger an impairment review: (i) significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results; (ii) significant negative industry or economic trends; (iii) significant decline in the Company’s stock price for a sustained period; and (iv) a change in the Company’s market capitalization relative to net book value. If the recoverability of these assets is unlikely because of the existence of one or more of the above-mentioned factors, an impairment analysis is performed, initially using a projected undiscounted cash flow method.  Management makes assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of these respective assets. An impairment loss will be recognized only if the carrying value of a long-lived asset is not recoverable, exceeds its fair value, and is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of a long-lived asset exceeds its fair value.
	The Synodex subsidiary of the IADS segment has not achieved significant revenue to date and has incurred losses since inception. As a result in the third quarter of 2013, the Company evaluated the carrying value of the fixed assets of its Synodex subsidiary compared to its fair value and concluded that that the carrying value exceeds its fair value. This resulted in an impairment charge of $5.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	In the impairment review conducted by management in 2012, the carrying value of the fixed assets of its docGenix subsidiary exceeded its fair value. The Company recorded an impairment charge of $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. No impairment charges was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2011.
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets-Goodwill represents the excess purchase price paid over the fair value of net assets acquired. The Company tests its goodwill on an annual basis using a two-step fair value based test. The first step of the goodwill impairment test, used to identify potential impairment, compares the fair value of a reporting unit, with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second step of the goodwill impairment test must be performed to measure the amount of the impairment loss, if any. If impairment is determined, the Company will recognize additional charges to operating expenses in the period in which they are identified, which would result in a reduction of operating results and a reduction in the amount of goodwill.
	In the annual impairment test conducted by the Company as of September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeded its carrying amount, including goodwill. As such, no impairment was identified or recorded.
	Income Taxes-Deferred taxes are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates, as well as any net operating loss or tax credit carryforwards expected to reduce taxes payable in future years. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. While the Company considers future taxable income in assessing the need for the valuation allowance, in the event that the Company determines that it would be able to realize the deferred tax assets in the future in excess of its net recorded amount, an adjustment to the deferred tax assets would increase income in the period such determination was made. Similarly, in the event that the Company determines that it would not be able to realize the deferred tax assets in the future considering future taxable income, an adjustment to the deferred tax assets would decrease income in the period such determination was made. Changes in valuation allowance from period to period are included in the Company’s tax provision in the period of change. The Company indefinitely reinvests the foreign earnings in its foreign subsidiaries. Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries have been included in the consolidated financial statements without giving effect to the United States taxes that may be payable on distribution to the United States, because such earnings are not anticipated to be remitted to the United States.
	The Synodex subsidiary of the IADS segment has not achieved significant revenue to date and has incurred losses since inception. The Company's U.S. entity has incurred losses primarily on account of the losses of Synodex. In assessing the realization of deferred tax assets, management considered whether it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the U.S. deferred tax assets will not be realizable. As the expectation of future taxable income resulting from Synodex cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company created a valuation allowance against all the U.S. deferred tax assets starting third quarter of 2013.
	The Company accounts for income taxes regarding uncertain tax positions, and recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
	Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - The Company measures and recognizes stock-based compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors based on estimated fair value at the grant date. The stock-based compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period. The fair value is determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
	The stock-based compensation expense related to the Company’s various stock option plans was allocated as follows (in thousands):
			Years Ended December 31,
			2013		2012		2011
	Direct operating costs		$	280	$	109	$	72
	Selling and adminstrative expenses			655		868		743
	Total stock-based compensation		$	935	$	977	$	815
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments- The carrying amounts of financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximated their fair value as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, because of the relative short maturity of these instruments.
	Fair value measurements and disclosures define fair value as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.
	The accounting standard establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels. The three levels are defined as follows:
		·	Level 1: Unadjusted quoted price in active market for identical assets and liabilities.
		·	Level 2: Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1.
		·	Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability.
	Accounts Receivable-The majority of the Company’s accounts receivable are due from publishers, information providers and e-book platform providers. The Company establishes credit terms for new clients based upon management’s review of their credit information and project terms, and performs ongoing credit evaluations of its clients, adjusting credit terms when management believes appropriate based upon payment history and an assessment of the client’s current creditworthiness. The Company records an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its clients to make required payments. The Company determines its allowance by considering a number of factors, including the length of time trade accounts receivable are past due (accounts outstanding longer than the payment terms are considered past due), the Company’s previous loss history, the client’s current ability to pay its obligation to the Company, and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole. While credit losses have generally been within expectations and the provisions established, the Company cannot guarantee that credit loss rates in the future will be consistent with those experienced in the past. In addition, there is credit exposure if the financial condition of one of the Company’s major clients were to deteriorate. In the event that the financial condition of one of the Company’s clients were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be necessary.
	Concentration of Credit Risk-The Company maintains its cash with highly rated financial institutions, located in the United States and in foreign locations where the Company has its operations. At December 31, 2013, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $24.8 million, of which $22.6 million was held by its foreign subsidiaries with local banks located in Asia and $2.2 million was held in the United States. To the extent that such cash exceeds the maximum insurance levels, the Company would be uninsured. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts.
	Income (Loss) per Share- Basic income (loss) per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted income (loss) per share is computed by considering the impact of the potential issuance of common shares, using the treasury stock method, on the weighted average number of shares outstanding. For those securities that are not convertible into a class of common stock, the “two class” method of computing income (loss) per share is used.
	Pension-The Company records annual pension costs based on calculations, which include various actuarial assumptions including discount rates, compensation increases and other assumptions involving demographic factors. The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions on an annual basis and makes modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends. The Company believes that the assumptions used in recording its pension obligations are reasonable based on its experience, market conditions and inputs from its actuaries.
	Deferred Revenue-Deferred revenue represents payments received from clients in advance of providing services and amounts deferred if conditions for revenue recognition have not been met. Included in accrued expenses on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 is deferred revenue amounting to $0.6 million and $1.0 million, respectively.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements-In July 2013, the FASB issued guidance on presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. This update clarifies that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward if such settlement is required or expected in the event the uncertain tax position is disallowed. In situations where a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction, or the tax law of the jurisdiction does not require, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. This accounting guidance is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. Retroactive application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this adoption on its consolidated financial statements.

Property_and_equipment

Property and equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	'
		2	Property and equipment
	Property and equipment, which include amounts recorded under capital leases, are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization (in thousands), and consist of the following:
			December 31
				2013		2012
	Equipment		$	17,327	$	23,798
	Software			4,045		7,583
	Furniture and equipment			2,600		3,400
	Leasehold improvements			5,810		7,362
	Total			29,782		42,143
	Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization			-23,699		-31,487
			$	6,083	$	10,656
	Depreciation and amortization expense of property and equipment was approximately $3.0 million, $3.1 million and $2.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The Synodex subsidiary of the IADS segment has not achieved significant revenue to date and has incurred losses since inception. As a result, in the third quarter of 2013, the Company evaluated the carrying value of the fixed assets of its Synodex subsidiary compared to its fair value and concluded that that the carrying value exceeds its fair value. This resulted in an impairment charge of $5.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	In the impairment review conducted by the Company during 2012, the carrying value of the fixed assets of the docGenix subsidiary exceeded its fair value. The Company recorded an impairment charge of $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Income_taxes

Income taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	3.    Income taxes
	The significant components of the provision for (benefit from) income taxes for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
			2013			2012			2011
	Current income tax expense:
	Foreign	$	946		$	1,912		$	2,129
	Federal		-24			-			48
	State and local		13			11			12
			935			1,923			2,189
	Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
	Foreign		-493			-69			-
	Federal		4,530			-738			-352
	State and local		479			34			-476
			4,516			-773			-828
	Provision for income taxes	$	5,451		$	1,150		$	1,361
	The reconciliation of the U.S. statutory rate with the Company’s effective tax rate for each of the three years ended December 31, 2013 is summarized as follows:
		2013		2012		2011
	Federal statutory rate	-34	%	34	%	34	%
	Effect of:
	State income taxes (net of federal tax benefit)	-2.1		3		3
	Taxes on foreign income at rates that differ from U.S. statutory rate	-0.6		-21.8		-18.3
	Change in valuation allowance on deferred tax assets	106.3		-		-
	Increase in unrecognized tax benefits	1.6		1.4		9
	Other	2.6		0.2		-1.9
	Effective tax rate	73.8	%	16.8	%	25.8	%
	No tax benefits related to stock option exercises were recorded for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013, due to net operating loss carryforwards.
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as current or non-current according to the classification of the related asset or liability. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows (in thousands):
			2013			2012
	Deferred income tax assets:
	Allowances not currently deductible	$	388		$	367
	Depreciation and amortization		106			414
	Equity compensation not currently deductible		1,080			864
	Impairment		1,912			-
	Net operating loss carryforwards		4,479			2,622
	Expenses not deductible until paid		974			1,305
	Tax credit carryforwards		176			176
	Derivatives		213			-
	Other		113			204
	Total gross deferred income tax assets before valuation allowance		9,441			5,952
	Valuation allowance		-8,060			-
	Net deferred income tax assets		1,381			5,952
	Deferred income tax liabilities:
	Derivatives		-			-46
	Other		-247			-193
	Totals		-247			-239
	Net deferred tax assets	$	1,134		$	5,713
	Net deferred income tax asset-current	$	45		$	1,104
	Net deferred income tax asset-long term		1,336			4,848
	Net deferred income tax liability-current		-57			-57
	Net deferred income tax liability-long term		-190			-182
	Net deferred income tax assets	$	1,134		$	5,713
	In assessing the realization of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realizable.  The ultimate realization of the deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which temporary differences are deductible and net operating losses are available.
	The Synodex subsidiary of the IADS segment has not achieved significant revenue to date and has incurred losses since inception. The Company's U.S. entity has incurred losses primarily on account of the losses of Synodex. In assessing the realization of deferred tax assets, management considered whether it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the U.S. deferred tax assets will not be realizable. As the expectation of future taxable income resulting from Synodex cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company created a $7.1 million valuation allowance against all the U.S. deferred tax assets.  The Company also recorded a valuation allowance of $0.7 million on all deferred tax assets arising from unrealized losses on foreign currency forward contracts in the third quarter of 2013. The entire valuation allowance as of December 31, 2013 relates to U.S. deferred tax assets. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had no valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets.
	The Company indefinitely reinvests the foreign earnings in its foreign subsidiaries. Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries have been included in the consolidated financial statements without giving effect to the United States taxes that may be payable on distribution to the United States, because such earnings are not anticipated to be remitted to the United States. Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries amount to approximately $32.4 million at December 31, 2013. These earnings are considered to be indefinitely reinvested, and accordingly, no provision for U.S. federal or state income taxes has been made. If such earnings are repatriated in the future, or are no longer deemed to be indefinitely reinvested, we will accrue the applicable amount of taxes associated with such earnings, net of foreign tax credits. Determination at this point in time of the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability related to these earnings is not practicable.
	United States and foreign components of income (loss) before provision for income taxes for each of the three years ended December 31, (in thousands) are as follows:
			2013			2012			2011
	United States	$	-8,482		$	-1,920		$	-2,476
	Foreign		1,098			8,759			7,747
	Totals	$	-7,384		$	6,839		$	5,271
	Certain of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are subject to preferential tax rates. In addition, one of the foreign subsidiaries enjoys a tax holiday. Due to the tax holiday and the preferential tax rates, the income tax rate for the Company was substantially reduced, the tax benefit from which was approximately $0.1 million, $1.1 million and $0.1 million for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013, respectively.
	At December 31, 2013, the Company has available U.S. federal and New Jersey state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $17.3 million and $18.9 million, respectively. These net operating loss carryforwards expire at various times through the year 2033.  Stock option exercises resulted in tax deductions in excess of previously recorded benefits based on the option value at the time of grant (a “windfall”). Although these benefits were reflected in the net operating losses, the additional tax benefit associated with the windfall is not recognized until the deduction reduces taxes payable. Accordingly, since the tax benefit did not reduce the current taxes payable due to net operating losses, these windfall tax benefits were not reflected in the deferred tax assets for 2013 and 2012. Windfalls included in net operating losses but not reflected in deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2013 were approximately $4.7 million.
	The Company had unrecognized tax benefits of $2.5 million and $2.4 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The portion of unrecognized tax benefits relating to interest and penalties was $0.8 million and $0.7 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, if recognized, would have an impact on the Company’s effective tax rate.
	The following table represents a roll forward of the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits and associated interest for the years ended (amounts in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
Balance at beginning of year	$	2,350		$	2,278
Increases for tax position in prior years		300			-
Decrease for tax position in prior years		-			-60
Interest accrual		57			132
Foreign currency revaluation		-254			-
Balance at end of year	$	2,453		$	2,350
The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in various states and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to examination by Federal tax authorities for years prior to 2006 and by New Jersey tax authorities for years prior to 2012.  Various foreign subsidiaries currently have open tax years from 2003 through 2012. Various foreign subsidiaries currently have open tax years ranging from 2004 through 2012.
Pursuant to an income tax audit by the Indian Bureau of Taxation in March 2006, one of the Company’s Indian subsidiaries received a tax assessment approximating $263,000, including interest, through December 31, 2013, for the fiscal tax year ended March 31, 2003.  Management disagreed with the basis of the tax assessment and filed an appeal with the Appeal Officer against the assessment. In October 2010, the matter was resolved with a judgment in the Company’s favor. Under the Indian Income Tax Act, however, the income tax assessing officer has the right to appeal against the judgment passed by the Appeal Officer. In December 2010, the income tax assessing officer exercised this right, against which the Company has filed an application to defend the case, and the Company intends to contest it vigorously. The Indian Bureau of Taxation has also completed an audit of the Company’s Indian subsidiary’s income tax return for the fiscal tax year ended March 31, 2004. The ultimate outcome was favorable, and there was no tax assessment imposed for the fiscal tax year ended March 31, 2004. In 2008 and 2009, the Indian subsidiary received a final tax assessment for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2005 and 2006 from the Indian Bureau of Taxation. The tax assessment amounted to $285,000 and $290,000, including interest through December 31, 2013, for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2005 and 2006, respectively. Management disagrees with the basis of these tax assessments, has filed an appeal against the assessments and is contesting them vigorously. In January 2012, the Indian subsidiary received a final tax assessment of approximately $1.0 million, including interest, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, from the Indian Bureau of Taxation. Management disagrees with the basis of this tax assessment, and has filed an appeal against it. Due to this assessment, the Company recorded a tax provision amounting to $453,000 including interest through December 31, 2013. Based on recent experience and the current regulatory environment, management believes that the tax provision of $453,000 including interest is adequate. The Indian Bureau of Taxation has also completed an audit of the Company’s Indian subsidiary’s income tax return for the fiscal tax year ended March 31, 2009. The ultimate outcome was favorable, and there was no tax assessment imposed for the fiscal tax year ended March 31, 2009. The Indian Bureau of Taxation commenced an audit of this subsidiary’s income tax return for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. The ultimate outcome cannot be determined at this time. As the Company is continually subject to tax audits by the Indian Bureau of Taxation, the Company continuously assesses the likelihood of an unfavorable assessment for all fiscal years for which the Company has not been audited, and as of December 31, 2013, the Company recorded a tax provision amounting to $1,162,000 including interest.
In January 2013, one of the Company’s Philippine subsidiaries received an informal tax assessment from the Internal Revenue Service of the Philippines for an amount totaling $3.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The Company disagreed with the basis of the informal tax assessment and contested it vigorously. The ultimate outcome was favorable, and accordingly, the Company did not record any tax provision.

Longterm_obligations

Long-term obligations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Long Term Obligations [Abstract]	'
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	4.   Long-term obligations
	Total long-term obligations as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 consist of the following (in thousands):
		2013		2012
	Vendor obligations
	Capital lease obligations	$	17	$	32
	Deferred lease payments (2)		764		697
	Microsoft licenses (1)		-		409
	Pension obligations
	Accrued pension liability		3,317		3,054
			4,098		4,192
	Less: Current portion of long-term obligations		351		818
	Totals	$	3,747	$	3,374
	(1) In April 2011, the Company renewed a vendor agreement to acquire certain additional software licenses and to receive support and subsequent software upgrades on these and other currently owned software licenses through February 2014. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has paid in full all the installments.
	(2)  Deferred lease payment represents the effect of straight-lining lease payments over the contractual lease term.
	Amortization expense was approximately $0.7 million, $0.8 million and $0.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	In March 2014 the Company borrowed $0.9 million in a three year sale leaseback transaction at an effective interest rate of 3%.

Commitments_and_contingencies

Commitments and contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	5.   Commitments and contingencies
	Line of Credit-The Company has a $15.0 million uncommitted bank line that expires in June 2014 which provides that at the bank’s discretion the Company may on a secured basis borrow amounts equal to up to 80% of the Company’s eligible accounts receivable at the bank’s alternate base interest rate plus 0.5% or LIBOR plus 2.5%. At December 31, 2013, 80% of the eligible receivables aggregated approximately $5.5 million. The Company has never made any borrowings under this line. In February 2014, the bank advised the Company that it did not intend to make any advances or extensions of credit or other financial accommodations under the line, and that it would not consider permitting advances in the future unless and until it has received from the Company designated financial and business information, all in form and substance satisfactory to the bank.
	Leases-The Company is obligated under various operating lease agreements for office and production space. Certain agreements contain escalation clauses and requirements that the Company pay taxes, insurance and maintenance costs. Company leases that include escalated lease payments are expensed on a straight-line basis over the non-cancelable base lease period.
	Lease agreements for production space in most overseas facilities, which expire through the year 2030, contain provisions pursuant to which the Company may cancel the leases with a minimal notice period, generally subject to forfeiture of the security deposit. Rent expense, principally for office and production space totaled approximately $3.3 million, $3.6 million and $3.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Future minimum lease payments, by year and in the aggregate, under non-cancelable operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more as of December 31, 2013 (in thousands) are as follows:
	Years Ending December 31,
	2014	$	767
	2015		804
	2016		831
	2017		415
	2018		360
	Thereafter		1,558
	Total minimum lease payments	$	4,735
	Litigation- In 2008, the Supreme Court of the Republic of the Philippines refused to review a decision of the Court of Appeals in Manila against a Philippine subsidiary of the Company that is inactive and has no material assets, and purportedly also against Innodata Inc., that orders the reinstatement of certain former employees of the subsidiary to their former positions and also orders the payment of back wages and benefits that aggregate approximately $8.0 million. Based on consultation with legal counsel, the Company believes that recovery against the Company is unlikely.
	The Company is also subject to various other legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of business.
	While management currently believes that the ultimate outcome of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or overall trends in results of operations, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties. Substantial recovery against the Company in the above referenced Philippines action could have a material adverse impact on the Company, and unfavorable rulings or recoveries in the other proceedings could have a material adverse impact on the operating results of the period in which the ruling or recovery occurs. In addition, the Company’s estimate of the potential impact on the Company’s financial position or overall results of operations for the above legal proceedings could change in the future.
	The Company’s legal reserves related to legal proceedings and claims are based on a determination of whether or not a loss is probable. The Company reviews outstanding proceedings and claims with external counsel to assess probability and estimates of loss. The reserves are adjusted if necessary. While the Company intends to defend these matters vigorously, adverse outcomes that it estimates could reach approximately $250,000 in the aggregate beyond recorded amounts are reasonably possible. If circumstances change, the Company may be required to record adjustments that could be material to its reported financial condition and results of operations.
	Foreign Currency-The Company’s production facilities are located in the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka and Israel. To the extent that the currencies of these countries fluctuate, the Company is subject to risks of changing costs of production after pricing is established for certain client projects. In addition, the Company is exposed to foreign exchange fluctuation on the monetary assets and liabilities held by its foreign subsidiaries that are denominated in local currency.
	Indemnifications-The Company is obligated under certain circumstances to indemnify directors, certain officers and employees against costs and liabilities incurred in actions or threatened actions brought against such individuals because such individuals acted in the capacity of director and/or officer or fiduciary of the Company. In addition, the Company has contracts with certain clients pursuant to whom the Company has agreed to indemnify the client for certain specified and limited claims. These indemnification obligations occur in the ordinary course of business and, in many cases do not include a limit on potential maximum future payments. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has not recorded a liability for any obligations arising as a result of these indemnifications.
	Liens-In connection with the procurement of tax incentives at one of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries, the foreign zoning authority was granted a first lien on the subsidiary’s property and equipment. As of December 31, 2013, the net book value of the property and equipment was $0.5 million.

Pension_benefits

Pension benefits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	6.   Pension benefits
	U.S. Defined Contribution Pension Plan-The Company has a defined contribution plan qualified under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, pursuant to which substantially all of its U.S. employees are eligible to participate after completing six months of service. Participants may elect to contribute a portion of their compensation to the plan. Under the plan, the Company has the discretion to match a portion of participants’ contributions. The Company intends to match approximately $0.1 million to the plan for the year ended December 31, 2013.  For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company did not make any matching contributions.
	Non-U.S. Pension benefits-The accounting standard for pensions requires an employer to recognize a net liability or asset and an offsetting adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to report the funded status of defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans.
	Most of the non-U.S. subsidiaries provide for government-mandated defined pension benefits.  For certain of these subsidiaries, vested eligible employees are provided a lump sum payment upon retiring from the Company at a defined age.  The lump sum amount is based on the salary and tenure as of retirement date. Other non-U.S subsidiaries provide for a lump sum payment to vested employees on retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, based upon the salary and tenure as of the date employment ceases. The liability for such defined benefit obligations is determined and provided on the basis of actuarial valuations. As of December 31, 2013, these plans are unfunded. Pension expense for foreign subsidiaries totaled approximately $0.5 million, $0.7 million and $0.5 million for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013.
	The following table summarizes the amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes (in thousands):
		Years Ended December 31,
		2013			2012		2011
	Amortization of transition obligation	$	112		$	90	$	89
	Actuarial loss		-185			-228		-373
	Totals	$	-73		$	-138	$	-284
	Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) not yet reflected in net periodic pension cost, net of taxes:
	Actuarial gain	$	178		$	173
	Transition obligation		-294			-216
	Totals	$	-116		$	-43
	Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) expected to be amortized in 2014 net periodic pension cost, net of taxes:
	Transition obligation	$	43
	Totals	$	43
	The following table sets out the status of the non-U.S pension benefits and the amounts (in thousands) recognized in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for each of the three years ended December 31, 2013:
	Benefit Obligations:
	Change in the Benefit Obligation:		2013			2012		2011
	Projected benefit obligation at beginning of the year	$	3,552		$	2,695	$	2,074
	Service cost		517			420		332
	Interest cost		238			218		186
	Actuarial loss		115			186		299
	Curtailments		-328			-		-
	Foreign currency exchange rate changes		-359			101		-100
	Benefits paid		-83			-68		-96
	Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	3,652		$	3,552	$	2,695
	Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost:
			2013			2012		2011
	Service cost	$	517		$	420	$	332
	Interest cost		238			218		186
	Curtailments		-328			-		-
	Actuarial (gain) loss recognized		92			30		-17
	Net periodic pension cost	$	519		$	668	$	501
	The accumulated benefit obligation, which represents benefits earned to date, was approximately $1.9 million and $1.8 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Actuarial assumptions for all non-U.S. plans are described below.  The discount rates are used to measure the year end benefit obligations and the earnings effects for the subsequent year. The assumptions for each of the three years ended December 31, 2013 are as follows:
		2013		2012		2011
	Discount rate	4.8%-12%		5.8%-14%		7.2%-9.5%
	Rate of increase in compensation levels	7%-9%		7%-9%		7%-9%
	Estimated Future Benefit Payments:
	The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid (in thousands):
	Years Ending December 31,
	2014	$	202
	2015		231
	2016		109
	2017		86
	2018		229
	2019 to 2023		574
		$	1,431

Capital_Stock

Capital Stock	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	7.   Capital Stock
	Common Stock-The Company is authorized to issue 75,000,000 shares of common stock. Each share of common stock has one vote. Subject to preferences that may be applicable to any outstanding shares of preferred stock, the holders of common stock are entitled to receive ratably such dividends, if any, as may be declared by the Board of Directors. No common stock dividends have been declared to date.
	Preferred Stock-The Company is authorized to issue 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock.  The Board of Directors is authorized to fix the terms, rights, preferences and limitations of the preferred stock and to issue the preferred stock in series which differ as to their relative terms, rights, preferences and limitations.
	Stockholders Rights Agreement- On December 27, 2012, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of one preferred share purchase right (each, a “Right,” and collectively, the “Rights”) for each outstanding share of the Company’s common stock on January 14, 2013. The description and terms of the Rights are set forth in a Rights Agreement between the Company and American Stock Transfer & Trust Co., as rights agent, dated as of December 27, 2012 (the “Rights Agreement”). Each Right entitles its holder to purchase, under certain conditions, one one-thousandth of a share of Series C Participating Preferred Stock (“Preferred Stock”). Each one one-thousandth of a share of Preferred Stock has substantially the same rights as one share of the Company’s common stock. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Rights Agreement, Rights become exercisable ten days after the public announcement that a “Person” has become an “Acquiring Person” (as each such term is defined in the Rights Agreement) by obtaining beneficial ownership of 20% or more of the Company’s outstanding common stock, or, if earlier, ten business days (or a later date determined by the Board of Directors before any Person becomes an Acquiring Person) after a Person begins a tender or exchange offer which, if completed, would result in that Person becoming an Acquiring Person. Any Rights held by an Acquiring Person are void and may not be exercised.
	If a Person becomes an Acquiring Person, all holders of Rights, except the Acquiring Person, may purchase at the Right’s then-current exercise price, the Company’s common stock having a market value equal to twice the exercise price. Moreover, at any time after a Person becomes an Acquiring Person (unless such Person acquires 50 percent or more of the common stock of the Company then outstanding, as more fully described in the Rights Agreement), the Board of Directors may exchange one share of the Company’s common stock for each outstanding Right (other than rights owned by such Person, which would have become void). In addition, if the Company is acquired in a merger or other business combination transaction after a Person becomes an Acquiring Person, all holders of Rights, except the Acquiring Person, may purchase at the Right’s then-current exercise price, a number of the acquiring Company’s common stock having a market value of twice the exercise price. If the Company receives a “qualifying offer” (which includes certain all-cash fully financed tender offers or exchange offers for all of the Company’s outstanding common stock), under certain circumstances, holders of 10 percent of the Company’s outstanding common stock (excluding stock held by the offeror and its affiliates and associates) may direct the Board of Directors to call a special meeting of stockholders to consider a resolution exempting such “qualifying offer” from the Rights Agreement. The Rights themselves have no voting power. The Board of Directors may redeem the Rights at an initial redemption price of $0.001 per Right under certain circumstances set forth in the Rights Agreement.
	The Rights Agreement was approved by the Company’s stockholders at the 2013 annual meeting. The Rights will expire on January 13, 2016 unless earlier redeemed or exchanged.
	Common Stock Reserved-As of December 31, 2013, the Company had reserved for issuance approximately 4,523,000 shares of common stock pursuant to the Company’s stock option plans.
	Treasury Stock-In September 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $2.0 million of its common stock in open market or private transactions. There is no expiration date associated with the program. The Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock under the September 2011 authorization.

Stock_Options

Stock Options	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs, Share-Based Payments [Abstract]	'
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	'
	8.   Stock Options
	The Company adopted, with stockholder approval, the Innodata Inc. 2013 Stock Plan (the “2013 Plan”). The maximum number of shares of common stock that may be delivered, purchased or used for reference purposes with respect to awards granted under the 2013 Plan is 1,041,096 shares, plus any shares subject to an award or portion of any award under the Innodata Isogen, Inc. 2009 Stock Plan, as amended and restated (the “Prior Plan”) that were outstanding as of June 4, 2013 that expire or terminate unexercised, become unexercisable or are forfeited or otherwise terminated, surrendered or canceled as to any shares without the delivery of shares of stock or other consideration. Shares of stock subject to options or stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) granted under the 2013 Plan count against the share reserve as one share for every one share subject to such option or SAR and shares subject to any other type of award granted under the 2013 Plan count against the share reserve as two shares for every one share subject to such award. If any award, or portion of an award, under the 2013 Plan expires or terminates unexercised, becomes unexercisable or is forfeited or otherwise terminated, surrendered or canceled as to any shares without the delivery of shares of stock or other consideration, the shares subject to such award will thereafter be available for further awards under the 2013 Plan as provided in the next sentence. Shares of stock that again become available for awards pursuant to the expiration, termination, forfeiture or cancellation of any award (other than an option or SAR) granted under the 2013 Plan, or of any award (other than an option or SAR) granted after March 31, 2011 under the Prior Plan, will be added back as two shares for every one share subject to such award or Prior Plan award. All other awards under the 2013 Plan and all other awards under the Prior Plan will be added back as one share for every one share subject to such award or Prior Plan award. The number of shares used for reference purposes in connection with these awards will be considered "delivered" for purposes of computing the maximum number of shares that may be delivered under the Plan.
	All directors, officers, employees, and other persons who render services to the Company, are eligible to participate in the 2013 Plan. The 2013 Plan provides for the grant of stock options (which may be incentive stock options within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or non-qualified stock options), stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, stock units and performance grants. Any stock options granted under the 2013 Plan may have a maximum term of up to ten years.
	The Company’s Board of Directors may amend, alter, suspend, discontinue, or terminate the 2013 Plan or any portion thereof at any time; provided that no such amendment, alteration, suspension, discontinuation or termination shall be made without shareholder approval if such approval is necessary to comply with any tax or regulatory requirement applicable to the 2013 Plan; and provided further that any such amendment, alteration, suspension, discontinuance or termination that would impair the rights of any participant or any holder or beneficiary of any award theretofore granted shall not to that extent be effective without the consent of the affected participant, holder or beneficiary. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors may unilaterally amend the 2013 Plan and outstanding awards without participant consent as it deems necessary or appropriate to ensure compliance with applicable securities laws and provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as well as due to specified corporate transaction as set forth in the 2013 Plan).
	The fair value of stock options is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The weighted average fair values of the options granted and weighted average assumptions are as follows:
		For the Years Ended December 31,
			2013			2012			2011
	Weighted average fair value of options granted	$	1.89		$	2.32		$	1.61
	Risk-free interest rate		0.76	%		0.65%-0.74%			0.9%-2.8%
	Expected life (years)		7-May			5			8-May
	Expected volatility factor		67	%		69	%		68%-74%
	Expected dividends		None			None			None
	The Company estimates the risk-free interest rate using the U.S. Treasury yield curve for periods equal to the expected term of the options in effect at the time of grant. The expected term of options granted is based on a combination of vesting schedules, term of the options and historical experience. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. The Company uses an expected dividend yield of zero since it has never declared or paid any dividends on its capital stock.
	A summary of option activity under the Plans as of December 31, 2013, and changes during the year then ended, is presented below:
				Weighted-Average			Weighted-Average Remaining		Aggregate Intrinsic
		Number of Options		Exercise Price			Contractual Term (years)		Value
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013	2,986,057		$	2.75
	Granted	1,014,022		$	1.89
	Exercised	-201,500		$	0.96
	Forfeited/Expired	-750,510		$	3.09
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	3,048,069		$	2.99		4.48		$	365,410
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013	943,557		$	2.98		2.13		$	361,610
	Vested and expected to vest at
	31-Dec-13	3,048,069		$	2.99		4.48		$	365,410
	The total compensation cost related to non-vested stock options not yet recognized as of December 31, 2013 totaled approximately $1.6 million.  The weighted-average period over which these costs will be recognized is twenty-three months.
	Because of the Company’s net operating loss carryforwards, no tax benefits resulting from the exercise of stock options have been recorded, thus there was no effect on cash flows from operating or financing activities.
	The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the year amounted to approximately $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.  No options were exercised during the year ended December 31, 2011.
	In July 2013, the Company’s Chairman and CEO (the “CEO”) exercised 126,000 stock options at a total exercise price of $0.1 million. The CEO paid the exercise price by surrendering to the Company 19,688 of the shares of common stock he would have otherwise received on the option exercise. In addition, the CEO surrendered 49,382 shares to the Company in consideration of the payment by the Company on his behalf of $158,023 of the Company’s minimum withholding tax requirement payable in respect of the option exercise. Because the payment value attributable to the surrendered shares upon settlement does not exceed the fair value of the option, no compensation cost was recognized at the date of settlement. In connection with this transaction, the Company issued a net total of 56,930 shares of common stock to the CEO.
	A summary of restricted shares under the Company’s stock option plans as of December 31, 2013, and changes during the period then ended, are presented below:
					Weighted-Average Grant
		Number of Shares			Date Fair Value
	Unvested at January 1, 2013	32,500		$	3.14
	Granted	-			-
	Vested	-7,500			2.59
	Forfeited/Expired	—			-
	Unvested at December 31, 2013	25,000		$	3.31

Comprehensive_income_loss

Comprehensive income (loss)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]	'
	9.   Comprehensive income (loss)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), as reflected in the consolidated balance sheets, consists of pension liability adjustments, net of taxes, and changes in fair value of derivatives, net of taxes. The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and reclassifications out of other comprehensive income (loss) for the years then ended, are presented below (in thousands):
						Accumulated Other
		Pension Liability		Fair Value of		Comprehensive
		Adjustment		Derivatives		Income (Loss)
	Balance at January 1, 2013	$	-43	$	80	$	37
	Other comprehensive income (loss):
	Net change from periodic revaluations, net of taxes		-185		789		604
	Total other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes		-228		869		641
	Net amount reclassified to earnings		112		-1,445		-1,333
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	-116	$	-576	$	-692
						Accumulated Other
		Pension Liability		Fair Value of		Comprehensive
		Adjustment		Derivatives		Income (Loss)
	Balance at January 1, 2012	$	95	$	-1,122	$	-1,027
	Other comprehensive income (loss):
	Net change from periodic revaluations, net of taxes		-228		2,143		1,915
	Total other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes		-133		1,021		888
	Net amount reclassified to earnings		90		-941		-851
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	-43	$	80	$	37
	All reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) had an impact on direct operating costs in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

Segment_reporting_and_concentr

Segment reporting and concentrations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	10.   Segment reporting and concentrations
	For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company’s operations are classified into two reportable segments: Content Services (CS) and Innodata Advanced Data Solutions (IADS).
	The CS segment provides solutions to digital retailers, information services companies, publishers and enterprises that have one or more of the following broad business requirements: development of digital content (including e-books); development of new digital information products; and operational support of existing digital information products and systems.
	In the second quarter of 2011, the Company launched its IADS segment to perform advanced data analysis.  IADS operates through two subsidiaries: Synodex and docGenix. Synodex offers a range of data analysis services in the healthcare, medical and insurance areas.  docGenix provides services to financial services institutions.
	A significant portion of the Company’s revenues is generated from its production facilities in the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka and Israel.
	Revenues from external clients and segment operating profit (loss), and other reportable segment information are as follows (in thousands):
		For the Years Ended December 31,
		2013		2012
	Revenues:
	Content Services	$	63,102	$	85,386
	IADS		1,147		1,205
	Total consolidated	$	64,249	$	86,591
	Income (loss) before provision for income taxes:
	Content Services	$	6,212	$	14,775
	IADS (1)		-13,596		-7,936
	Total consolidated	$	-7,384	$	6,839
	Income (loss) before provision for income taxes:
	Content Services	$	4,392	$	13,137
	IADS (2)		-11,776		-6,298
	Total consolidated	$	-7,384	$	6,839
		December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
	Total assets:
	Content Services	$	48,981	$	59,908
	IADS		1,016		6,273
	Total consolidated	$	49,997	$	66,181
	(1) Before elimination of any inter-segment profits.
	(2) After elimination of any inter-segment profits.
	Long-lived assets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 by geographic region are comprised of:
		2013		2012
		(in thousands)
	United States	$	1,151	$	3,978
	Foreign countries:
	Philippines		1,917		1,424
	India		2,660		4,926
	Sri Lanka		989		931
	Israel		41		72
	Total foreign		5,607		7,353
		$	6,758	$	11,331
	Two clients generated approximately 26%, 41% and 30% of the Company’s total revenues in the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Another client accounted for 15% of the Company’s total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2013, but for accounted for less than 10% for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.  One other client accounted for 11% of the Company’s total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2013 but accounted for less than 10% for the year ended December 31, 2012 and 14% for the year ended December 31, 2011.  No other client accounted for 10% or more of total revenues during these periods. Further, in the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, revenues from non-US clients accounted for 35%, 24% and 30%, respectively, of the Company's revenues.
	Revenues for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013 by geographic region (determined based upon client’s domicile), are as follows:
		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
	United States	$	41,616	$	65,533	$	51,626
	The Netherlands		9,163		7,658		7,850
	United Kingdom		8,128		8,529		9,721
	Other - principally Europe		5,342		4,871		4,745
		$	64,249	$	86,591	$	73,942
	As of December 31, 2013, approximately 38% of the Company's accounts receivable was from foreign (principally European) clients and 65% of accounts receivable was due from four clients. As of December 31, 2012, approximately 30% of the Company's accounts receivable was from foreign (principally European) clients and 55% of accounts receivable was due from four clients. No other client accounts for 10% or more of the receivables as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.

Income_Loss_per_Share

Income (Loss) per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	'
	11.   Income (Loss) per Share
			For the Years Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
			(in thousands)
	Net income (loss) attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries	$	-10,632	$	7,473	$	4,471
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		24,997		24,895		24,916
	Dilutive effect of outstanding options		-		1,337		187
	Adjusted for dilutive computation		24,997		26,232		25,103
	Basic income (loss) per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted income (loss) per share is computed by considering the impact of the potential issuance of common shares, using the treasury stock method, on the weighted average number of shares outstanding. For those securities that are not convertible into a class of common stock, the two-class method of computing income (loss) per share is used.
	Options to purchase 1.5 million, 0.1 million and 1.1 million shares of common stock in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted income (loss) per share because the options’ exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares and therefore, the effect would have been antidilutive. In addition, diluted net loss per share in 2013 does not include 1.5 million potential common shares derived from the exercise of stock options because as a result of the Company’s incurring losses, their effect would have been antidilutive.

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	'
	12.    Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
	The quarterly results of operations are summarized below:
		First		Second		Third		Fourth
		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	2013
	Revenues	$	16,903	$	16,160	$	15,746	$	15,440
	Gross profit	$	4,112	$	2,741	$	3,773	$	4,496
	Net income (loss) and income (loss) per share attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries:
	Net income (loss)	$	316	$	-121	$	-11,692	$	865
	Basic net income (loss) per share	$	0.01	$	-	$	-0.47	$	0.03
	Diluted net income (loss) per share	$	0.01	$	-	$	-0.47	$	0.03
	2012
	Revenues	$	25,136	$	22,768	$	19,710	$	18,977
	Gross profit	$	9,031	$	8,114	$	6,201	$	5,863
	Net income and income per share attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries:
	Net income	$	3,432	$	2,088	$	1,289	$	664
	Basic net income per share	$	0.14	$	0.08	$	0.05	$	0.03
	Diluted net income per share	$	0.13	$	0.08	$	0.05	$	0.03

Derivatives

Derivatives	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	13.    Derivatives
	The Company has a large portion of its operations in international markets that subject it to foreign currency fluctuations. The most significant foreign currency exposures occur when revenue and associated accounts receivable are collected in one currency and expenses incurred in order to generate that revenue are accounted for in another currency. The Company’s primary exchange rate exposure relates to payroll, other payroll costs and operating expenses in the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka and Israel.
	To manage its exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, the Company has entered into foreign currency forward contracts, authorized under Company policies, with counterparties that were highly rated financial institutions. The Company utilized non-deliverable forward contracts expiring within twelve months to reduce its foreign currency risk.
	The Company formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking hedge transactions. The Company does not hold or issue derivatives for trading purposes. All derivatives are recognized at their fair value and are classified based on the instrument’s maturity date. The notional amount for outstanding derivatives as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $15.2 million and $32.3 million, respectively, which is comprised of cash flow hedges denominated in U.S. dollars.
	The following table presents the fair value of derivative instruments included within the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
		Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value
				2013			2012
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign currency forward contracts	Accrued expenses		$	577		$	-
		Prepaid expenses and other current assets		$	-		$	125
	The effect of foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges on the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows (in thousands):
		2013			2012			2011
	Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI (1)	$	743		$	966		$	-1,883
	Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (2)	$	-1,445		$	-941		$	1,203
	Net gain recognized in income (3)	$	—		$	—		$	—
	(1) Net change in the fair value of the effective portion classified in other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI).
	(2) Effective portion classified within direct operating costs.
	(3) There were no ineffective portions for the periods presented.

Financial_Instruments

Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]	'
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	14.   Financial Instruments
	The following table sets forth the financial instruments as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, that the Company measured at fair value, on a recurring basis by level, within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands). As required by the standard, assets measured at fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to their fair value measurement.
	December 31, 2013	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Liability
	Derivatives	$	—	$	577	$	—
	31-Dec-12	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Derivatives	$	—	$	125	$	—
	The Level 2 assets contain foreign currency forward contracts. Fair value is determined based on the observable market transactions of spot and forward rates. The fair value of these contracts as of December 31, 2013 is included in accrued expenses and fair value as of December 31, 2012 is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
	The Synodex subsidiary of the IADS segment has not achieved significant revenue to date and has incurred losses since inception. As a result in the third quarter of 2013, the Company evaluated the carrying value of the fixed assets of its Synodex subsidiary compared to its fair value and concluded that that the carrying value exceeds its fair value. This resulted in an impairment charge of $5.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. The fixed assets were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

SCHEDULE_II_VALUATION_AND_QUAL

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
	(Dollars in Thousands)
	Activity for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:
				Additions
		Balance at		Charged to		Charged to					Balance at
	Description	Beginning of Year		Costs and Expenses		Other Accounts		Deductions			End of Year
	2013
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	608	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	608
	Valuation allowance		-		7,100		960		-		8,060
	Total	$	608	$	7,100	$	960		-	$	8,668
	2012
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	608	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	608
	2011
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	1,308	$	111	$	-	$	-811	$	608

Description_of_Business_and_Su1

Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Use of Estimates-In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include those related to revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts and billing adjustments, long-lived assets, goodwill, valuation of deferred tax assets, value of securities underlying stock-based compensation, litigation accruals, pension benefits, valuation of derivative instruments and estimated accruals for various tax exposures.
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Revenue Recognition-Revenue is recognized in the period in which services are performed and delivery has occurred and when all the criteria of Staff Accounting Bulletin 104 have been met.
	Revenues for contracts billed on a time-and-materials basis are recognized as services are performed. Revenues under fixed-fee contracts are recognized on a percentage-of-completion method of accounting as services are performed or milestones are achieved. Revenues from fixed-fee projects accounted for less than 10% of the Company’s total revenue for each of the three years in the year ended December 31, 2013. Certain reimbursable expenses incurred on behalf of clients are recorded on a net basis in revenues.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Foreign Currency Translation-The functional currency for the Company’s production operations located in the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka and Israel is U.S. dollars. As such, transactions denominated in Philippine pesos, Indian and Sri Lankan rupees and Israeli shekels were translated to U.S. dollars at rates which approximate those in effect on transaction dates. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were translated at the exchange rate in effect as of those dates. Nonmonetary assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity are translated at the appropriate historical rates. Included in direct operating costs are exchange losses (gains) resulting from such transactions of approximately $645,000, $431,000 and $621,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Derivative Instruments-The Company has designated its derivatives (foreign currency forward contracts) as a cash flow hedge. Accordingly, the effective portion of the derivative’s gain or loss is initially reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, and is subsequently reclassified to earnings when the hedge exposure affects earnings. The Company formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedging activities.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Cash Equivalents-For financial statement purposes (including cash flows), the Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Investments-Short-term investments consist of certificates of deposit.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Property and Equipment-Property and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, which is generally two to five years. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the lives of the leases. Certain assets under capital leases are amortized over the lives of the respective leases or the estimated useful lives of the assets, whichever is shorter.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Long-lived Assets-Management assesses the recoverability of its long-lived assets, which consist primarily of fixed assets, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The following factors, if present, may trigger an impairment review: (i) significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results; (ii) significant negative industry or economic trends; (iii) significant decline in the Company’s stock price for a sustained period; and (iv) a change in the Company’s market capitalization relative to net book value. If the recoverability of these assets is unlikely because of the existence of one or more of the above-mentioned factors, an impairment analysis is performed, initially using a projected undiscounted cash flow method.  Management makes assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of these respective assets. An impairment loss will be recognized only if the carrying value of a long-lived asset is not recoverable, exceeds its fair value, and is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of a long-lived asset exceeds its fair value.
	The Synodex subsidiary of the IADS segment has not achieved significant revenue to date and has incurred losses since inception. As a result in the third quarter of 2013, the Company evaluated the carrying value of the fixed assets of its Synodex subsidiary compared to its fair value and concluded that that the carrying value exceeds its fair value. This resulted in an impairment charge of $5.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	In the impairment review conducted by management in 2012, the carrying value of the fixed assets of its docGenix subsidiary exceeded its fair value. The Company recorded an impairment charge of $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. No impairment charges was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2011.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets-Goodwill represents the excess purchase price paid over the fair value of net assets acquired. The Company tests its goodwill on an annual basis using a two-step fair value based test. The first step of the goodwill impairment test, used to identify potential impairment, compares the fair value of a reporting unit, with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second step of the goodwill impairment test must be performed to measure the amount of the impairment loss, if any. If impairment is determined, the Company will recognize additional charges to operating expenses in the period in which they are identified, which would result in a reduction of operating results and a reduction in the amount of goodwill.
	In the annual impairment test conducted by the Company as of September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeded its carrying amount, including goodwill. As such, no impairment was identified or recorded.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Income Taxes-Deferred taxes are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates, as well as any net operating loss or tax credit carryforwards expected to reduce taxes payable in future years. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. While the Company considers future taxable income in assessing the need for the valuation allowance, in the event that the Company determines that it would be able to realize the deferred tax assets in the future in excess of its net recorded amount, an adjustment to the deferred tax assets would increase income in the period such determination was made. Similarly, in the event that the Company determines that it would not be able to realize the deferred tax assets in the future considering future taxable income, an adjustment to the deferred tax assets would decrease income in the period such determination was made. Changes in valuation allowance from period to period are included in the Company’s tax provision in the period of change. The Company indefinitely reinvests the foreign earnings in its foreign subsidiaries. Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries have been included in the consolidated financial statements without giving effect to the United States taxes that may be payable on distribution to the United States, because such earnings are not anticipated to be remitted to the United States.
	The Synodex subsidiary of the IADS segment has not achieved significant revenue to date and has incurred losses since inception. The Company's U.S. entity has incurred losses primarily on account of the losses of Synodex. In assessing the realization of deferred tax assets, management considered whether it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the U.S. deferred tax assets will not be realizable. As the expectation of future taxable income resulting from Synodex cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company created a valuation allowance against all the U.S. deferred tax assets starting third quarter of 2013.
	The Company accounts for income taxes regarding uncertain tax positions, and recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - The Company measures and recognizes stock-based compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors based on estimated fair value at the grant date. The stock-based compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period. The fair value is determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
	The stock-based compensation expense related to the Company’s various stock option plans was allocated as follows (in thousands):
			Years Ended December 31,
			2013		2012		2011
	Direct operating costs		$	280	$	109	$	72
	Selling and adminstrative expenses			655		868		743
	Total stock-based compensation		$	935	$	977	$	815
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments- The carrying amounts of financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximated their fair value as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, because of the relative short maturity of these instruments.
	Fair value measurements and disclosures define fair value as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.
	The accounting standard establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels. The three levels are defined as follows:
		·	Level 1: Unadjusted quoted price in active market for identical assets and liabilities.
		·	Level 2: Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1.
		·	Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability.
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Accounts Receivable-The majority of the Company’s accounts receivable are due from publishers, information providers and e-book platform providers. The Company establishes credit terms for new clients based upon management’s review of their credit information and project terms, and performs ongoing credit evaluations of its clients, adjusting credit terms when management believes appropriate based upon payment history and an assessment of the client’s current creditworthiness. The Company records an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its clients to make required payments. The Company determines its allowance by considering a number of factors, including the length of time trade accounts receivable are past due (accounts outstanding longer than the payment terms are considered past due), the Company’s previous loss history, the client’s current ability to pay its obligation to the Company, and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole. While credit losses have generally been within expectations and the provisions established, the Company cannot guarantee that credit loss rates in the future will be consistent with those experienced in the past. In addition, there is credit exposure if the financial condition of one of the Company’s major clients were to deteriorate. In the event that the financial condition of one of the Company’s clients were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be necessary.
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Concentration of Credit Risk-The Company maintains its cash with highly rated financial institutions, located in the United States and in foreign locations where the Company has its operations. At December 31, 2013, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $24.8 million, of which $22.6 million was held by its foreign subsidiaries with local banks located in Asia and $2.2 million was held in the United States. To the extent that such cash exceeds the maximum insurance levels, the Company would be uninsured. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Income (Loss) per Share- Basic income (loss) per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted income (loss) per share is computed by considering the impact of the potential issuance of common shares, using the treasury stock method, on the weighted average number of shares outstanding. For those securities that are not convertible into a class of common stock, the “two class” method of computing income (loss) per share is used.
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Pensions, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Pension-The Company records annual pension costs based on calculations, which include various actuarial assumptions including discount rates, compensation increases and other assumptions involving demographic factors. The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions on an annual basis and makes modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends. The Company believes that the assumptions used in recording its pension obligations are reasonable based on its experience, market conditions and inputs from its actuaries.
Revenue Recognition, Deferred Revenue [Policy Text Block]	'
	Deferred Revenue-Deferred revenue represents payments received from clients in advance of providing services and amounts deferred if conditions for revenue recognition have not been met. Included in accrued expenses on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 is deferred revenue amounting to $0.6 million and $1.0 million, respectively.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements-In July 2013, the FASB issued guidance on presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. This update clarifies that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward if such settlement is required or expected in the event the uncertain tax position is disallowed. In situations where a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction, or the tax law of the jurisdiction does not require, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. This accounting guidance is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. Retroactive application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this adoption on its consolidated financial statements.

Description_of_Business_and_Su2

Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]	'
	The stock-based compensation expense related to the Company’s various stock option plans was allocated as follows (in thousands):
		Years Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
	Direct operating costs	$	280	$	109	$	72
	Selling and adminstrative expenses		655		868		743
	Total stock-based compensation	$	935	$	977	$	815

Property_and_equipment_Tables

Property and equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	'
	Property and equipment, which include amounts recorded under capital leases, are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization (in thousands), and consist of the following:
		December 31
			2013		2012
	Equipment	$	17,327	$	23,798
	Software		4,045		7,583
	Furniture and equipment		2,600		3,400
	Leasehold improvements		5,810		7,362
	Total		29,782		42,143
	Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization		-23,699		-31,487
		$	6,083	$	10,656

Income_taxes_Tables

Income taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	'
	The significant components of the provision for (benefit from) income taxes for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
			2013			2012			2011
	Current income tax expense:
	Foreign	$	946		$	1,912		$	2,129
	Federal		-24			-			48
	State and local		13			11			12
			935			1,923			2,189
	Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
	Foreign		-493			-69			-
	Federal		4,530			-738			-352
	State and local		479			34			-476
			4,516			-773			-828
	Provision for income taxes	$	5,451		$	1,150		$	1,361
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	'
	The reconciliation of the U.S. statutory rate with the Company’s effective tax rate for each of the three years ended December 31, 2013 is summarized as follows:
		2013		2012		2011
	Federal statutory rate	-34	%	34	%	34	%
	Effect of:
	State income taxes (net of federal tax benefit)	-2.1		3		3
	Taxes on foreign income at rates that differ from U.S. statutory rate	-0.6		-21.8		-18.3
	Change in valuation allowance on deferred tax assets	106.3		-		-
	Increase in unrecognized tax benefits	1.6		1.4		9
	Other	2.6		0.2		-1.9
	Effective tax rate	73.8	%	16.8	%	25.8	%
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as current or non-current according to the classification of the related asset or liability. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows (in thousands):
			2013			2012
	Deferred income tax assets:
	Allowances not currently deductible	$	388		$	367
	Depreciation and amortization		106			414
	Equity compensation not currently deductible		1,080			864
	Impairment		1,912			-
	Net operating loss carryforwards		4,479			2,622
	Expenses not deductible until paid		974			1,305
	Tax credit carryforwards		176			176
	Derivatives		213			-
	Other		113			204
	Total gross deferred income tax assets before valuation allowance		9,441			5,952
	Valuation allowance		-8,060			-
	Net deferred income tax assets		1,381			5,952
	Deferred income tax liabilities:
	Derivatives		-			-46
	Other		-247			-193
	Totals		-247			-239
	Net deferred tax assets	$	1,134		$	5,713
	Net deferred income tax asset-current	$	45		$	1,104
	Net deferred income tax asset-long term		1,336			4,848
	Net deferred income tax liability-current		-57			-57
	Net deferred income tax liability-long term		-190			-182
	Net deferred income tax assets	$	1,134		$	5,713
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	'
	United States and foreign components of income (loss) before provision for income taxes for each of the three years ended December 31, (in thousands) are as follows:
			2013			2012			2011
	United States	$	-8,482		$	-1,920		$	-2,476
	Foreign		1,098			8,759			7,747
	Totals	$	-7,384		$	6,839		$	5,271
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table represents a roll forward of the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits and associated interest for the years ended (amounts in thousands):
		December 31,
			2013			2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$	2,350		$	2,278
	Increases for tax position in prior years		300			-
	Decrease for tax position in prior years		-			-60
	Interest accrual		57			132
	Foreign currency revaluation		-254			-
	Balance at end of year	$	2,453		$	2,350

Longterm_obligations_Tables

Long-term obligations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Long Term Obligations [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	'
	Total long-term obligations as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 consist of the following (in thousands):
		2013		2012
	Vendor obligations
	Capital lease obligations	$	17	$	32
	Deferred lease payments (2)		764		697
	Microsoft licenses (1)		-		409
	Pension obligations
	Accrued pension liability		3,317		3,054
			4,098		4,192
	Less: Current portion of long-term obligations		351		818
	Totals	$	3,747	$	3,374
	(1) In April 2011, the Company renewed a vendor agreement to acquire certain additional software licenses and to receive support and subsequent software upgrades on these and other currently owned software licenses through February 2014. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has paid in full all the installments.
	(2)  Deferred lease payment represents the effect of straight-lining lease payments over the contractual lease term.

Commitments_and_contingencies_

Commitments and contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	'
	Future minimum lease payments, by year and in the aggregate, under non-cancelable operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more as of December 31, 2013 (in thousands) are as follows:
	Years Ending December 31,
	2014	$	767
	2015		804
	2016		831
	2017		415
	2018		360
	Thereafter		1,558
	Total minimum lease payments	$	4,735

Pension_benefits_Tables

Pension benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated and Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes the amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes (in thousands):
		Years Ended December 31,
		2013			2012		2011
	Amortization of transition obligation	$	112		$	90	$	89
	Actuarial loss		-185			-228		-373
	Totals	$	-73		$	-138	$	-284
	Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) not yet reflected in net periodic pension cost, net of taxes:
	Actuarial gain	$	178		$	173
	Transition obligation		-294			-216
	Totals	$	-116		$	-43
	Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) expected to be amortized in 2014 net periodic pension cost, net of taxes:
	Transition obligation	$	43
	Totals	$	43
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Postemployment Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table sets out the status of the non-U.S pension benefits and the amounts (in thousands) recognized in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for each of the three years ended December 31, 2013:
	Benefit Obligations:
	Change in the Benefit Obligation:		2013			2012		2011
	Projected benefit obligation at beginning of the year	$	3,552		$	2,695	$	2,074
	Service cost		517			420		332
	Interest cost		238			218		186
	Actuarial loss		115			186		299
	Curtailments		-328			-		-
	Foreign currency exchange rate changes		-359			101		-100
	Benefits paid		-83			-68		-96
	Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	3,652		$	3,552	$	2,695
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	'
	Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost:
			2013			2012		2011
	Service cost	$	517		$	420	$	332
	Interest cost		238			218		186
	Curtailments		-328			-		-
	Actuarial (gain) loss recognized		92			30		-17
	Net periodic pension cost	$	519		$	668	$	501
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]	'
	The assumptions for each of the three years ended December 31, 2013 are as follows:
		2013		2012		2011
	Discount rate	4.8%-12%		5.8%-14%		7.2%-9.5%
	Rate of increase in compensation levels	7%-9%		7%-9%		7%-9%
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	'
	The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid (in thousands):
	Years Ending December 31,
	2014	$	202
	2015		231
	2016		109
	2017		86
	2018		229
	2019 to 2023		574
		$	1,431

Stock_Options_Tables

Stock Options (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs, Share-Based Payments [Abstract]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Table Text Block]	'
	The fair value of stock options is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The weighted average fair values of the options granted and weighted average assumptions are as follows:
		For the Years Ended December 31,
			2013			2012			2011
	Weighted average fair value of options granted	$	1.89		$	2.32		$	1.61
	Risk-free interest rate		0.76	%		0.65%-0.74	%		0.9%-2.8	%
	Expected life (years)		7-May			5			8-May
	Expected volatility factor		67	%		69	%		68%-74	%
	Expected dividends		None			None			None
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	'
	A summary of option activity under the Plans as of December 31, 2013, and changes during the year then ended, is presented below:
				Weighted-Average			Weighted-Average Remaining		Aggregate Intrinsic
		Number of Options		Exercise Price			Contractual Term (years)		Value
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013	2,986,057		$	2.75
	Granted	1,014,022		$	1.89
	Exercised	-201,500		$	0.96
	Forfeited/Expired	-750,510		$	3.09
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	3,048,069		$	2.99		4.48		$	365,410
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013	943,557		$	2.98		2.13		$	361,610
	Vested and expected to vest at
	31-Dec-13	3,048,069		$	2.99		4.48		$	365,410
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	'
	A summary of restricted shares under the Company’s stock option plans as of December 31, 2013, and changes during the period then ended, are presented below:
					Weighted-Average Grant
		Number of Shares			Date Fair Value
	Unvested at January 1, 2013	32,500		$	3.14
	Granted	-			-
	Vested	-7,500			2.59
	Forfeited/Expired	—			-
	Unvested at December 31, 2013	25,000		$	3.31

Comprehensive_income_loss_Tabl

Comprehensive income (loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and reclassifications out of other comprehensive income (loss) for the years then ended, are presented below (in thousands):
						Accumulated Other
		Pension Liability		Fair Value of		Comprehensive
		Adjustment		Derivatives		Income (Loss)
	Balance at January 1, 2013	$	-43	$	80	$	37
	Other comprehensive income (loss):
	Net change from periodic revaluations, net of taxes		-185		789		604
	Total other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes		-228		869		641
	Net amount reclassified to earnings		112		-1,445		-1,333
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	-116	$	-576	$	-692
						Accumulated Other
		Pension Liability		Fair Value of		Comprehensive
		Adjustment		Derivatives		Income (Loss)
	Balance at January 1, 2012	$	95	$	-1,122	$	-1,027
	Other comprehensive income (loss):
	Net change from periodic revaluations, net of taxes		-228		2,143		1,915
	Total other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes		-133		1,021		888
	Net amount reclassified to earnings		90		-941		-851
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	-43	$	80	$	37

Segment_reporting_and_concentr1

Segment reporting and concentrations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	'
	Revenues from external clients and segment operating profit (loss), and other reportable segment information are as follows (in thousands):
		For the Years Ended December 31,
		2013		2012
	Revenues:
	Content Services	$	63,102	$	85,386
	IADS		1,147		1,205
	Total consolidated	$	64,249	$	86,591
	Income (loss) before provision for income taxes:
	Content Services	$	6,212	$	14,775
	IADS (1)		-13,596		-7,936
	Total consolidated	$	-7,384	$	6,839
	Income (loss) before provision for income taxes:
	Content Services	$	4,392	$	13,137
	IADS (2)		-11,776		-6,298
	Total consolidated	$	-7,384	$	6,839
		December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
	Total assets:
	Content Services	$	48,981	$	59,908
	IADS		1,016		6,273
	Total consolidated	$	49,997	$	66,181
	(1) Before elimination of any inter-segment profits.
	(2) After elimination of any inter-segment profits.
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]	'
	Long-lived assets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 by geographic region are comprised of:
		2013		2012
		(in thousands)
	United States	$	1,151	$	3,978
	Foreign countries:
	Philippines		1,917		1,424
	India		2,660		4,926
	Sri Lanka		989		931
	Israel		41		72
	Total foreign		5,607		7,353
		$	6,758	$	11,331
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block]	'
	Revenues for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013 by geographic region (determined based upon client’s domicile), are as follows:
		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
	United States	$	41,616	$	65,533	$	51,626
	The Netherlands		9,163		7,658		7,850
	United Kingdom		8,128		8,529		9,721
	Other - principally Europe		5,342		4,871		4,745
		$	64,249	$	86,591	$	73,942

Income_Loss_per_Share_Tables

Income (Loss) per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	'
			For the Years Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
			(in thousands)
	Net income (loss) attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries	$	-10,632	$	7,473	$	4,471
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		24,997		24,895		24,916
	Dilutive effect of outstanding options		-		1,337		187
	Adjusted for dilutive computation		24,997		26,232		25,103

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud1

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	'
	The quarterly results of operations are summarized below:
		First		Second		Third		Fourth
		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	2013
	Revenues	$	16,903	$	16,160	$	15,746	$	15,440
	Gross profit	$	4,112	$	2,741	$	3,773	$	4,496
	Net income (loss) and income (loss) per share attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries:
	Net income (loss)	$	316	$	-121	$	-11,692	$	865
	Basic net income (loss) per share	$	0.01	$	-	$	-0.47	$	0.03
	Diluted net income (loss) per share	$	0.01	$	-	$	-0.47	$	0.03
	2012
	Revenues	$	25,136	$	22,768	$	19,710	$	18,977
	Gross profit	$	9,031	$	8,114	$	6,201	$	5,863
	Net income and income per share attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries:
	Net income	$	3,432	$	2,088	$	1,289	$	664
	Basic net income per share	$	0.14	$	0.08	$	0.05	$	0.03
	Diluted net income per share	$	0.13	$	0.08	$	0.05	$	0.03

Derivatives_Tables

Derivatives (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table presents the fair value of derivative instruments included within the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
		Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value
				2013			2012
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign currency forward contracts	Accrued expenses		$	577		$	-
		Prepaid expenses and other current assets		$	-		$	125
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]	'
	The effect of foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges on the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows (in thousands):
		2013			2012			2011
	Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI (1)	$	743		$	966		$	-1,883
	Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (2)	$	-1,445		$	-941		$	1,203
	Net gain recognized in income (3)	$	—		$	—		$	—
	(1) Net change in the fair value of the effective portion classified in other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI).
	(2) Effective portion classified within direct operating costs.
	(3) There were no ineffective portions for the periods presented.

Financial_Instruments_Tables

Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]	'
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table sets forth the financial instruments as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, that the Company measured at fair value, on a recurring basis by level, within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands). As required by the standard, assets measured at fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to their fair value measurement.
	December 31, 2013	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Liability
	Derivatives	$	—	$	577	$	—
	31-Dec-12	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Derivatives	$	—	$	125	$	—

Description_of_Business_and_Su3

Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Direct operating costs	$49,127	$57,382	$50,176
Total stock-based compensation	935	977	815
Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Direct operating costs	280	109	72
Selling and adminstrative expenses	655	868	743
Total stock-based compensation	$935	$977	$815

Description_of_Business_and_Su4

Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Before Tax	$645,000	$431,000	$621,000	'
Deferred Revenue	600,000	1,000,000	'	'
Asset Impairment Charges	5,524,000	505,000	0	'
Revenues From Fixed Fee Contracts Percentage	'less than 10%	'	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value	24,752,000	25,425,000	11,389,000	14,120,000
Other Short Term Investments	0	3,091,000	'	'
Synodex [Member]	'	'	'	'
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage By Parent	83.00%	'	'	'
DocGenix [Member]	'	'	'	'
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage By Parent	94.00%	'	'	'
Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value	$22,600,000	'	'	'

Property_and_equipment_Details

Property and equipment (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Total	$29,782	$42,143
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-23,699	-31,487
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	6,083	10,656
Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Total	17,327	23,798
Furniture and Office Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Total	2,600	3,400
Leasehold Improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Total	5,810	7,362
Software [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Total	$4,045	$7,583

Property_and_equipment_Details1

Property and equipment (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization	$3,653,000	$3,897,000	$3,414,000
Asset Impairment Charges	5,524,000	505,000	0
Synodex [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	5,500,000	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization	$3,000,000	$3,100,000	$2,800,000

Income_taxes_Details

Income taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current income tax expense:	'	'	'
Foreign	$946	$1,912	$2,129
Federal	-24	0	48
State and local	13	11	12
Current income tax expense (benefit)	935	1,923	2,189
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):	'	'	'
Foreign	-493	-69	0
Federal	4,530	-738	-352
State and local	479	34	-476
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	4,617	-762	-767
Provision for income taxes	$5,451	$1,150	$1,361

Income_taxes_Details_1

Income taxes (Details 1)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Federal statutory rate	-34.00%	34.00%	34.00%
Effect of:	'	'	'
State income taxes (net of federal tax benefit)	-2.10%	3.00%	3.00%
Taxes on foreign income at rates that differ from U.S. statutory rate	-0.60%	-21.80%	-18.30%
Change in valuation allowance on deferred tax assets	106.30%	0.00%	0.00%
Increase in unrecognized tax benefits	1.60%	1.40%	9.00%
Other	2.60%	0.20%	-1.90%
Effective tax rate	73.80%	16.80%	25.80%

Income_taxes_Details_2

Income taxes (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred income tax assets:	'	'
Allowances not currently deductible	$388	$367
Depreciation and amortization	106	414
Equity compensation not currently deductible	1,080	864
Impairment	1,912	0
Net operating loss carryforwards	4,479	2,622
Expenses not deductible until paid	974	1,305
Tax credit carryforwards	176	176
Derivatives	213	0
Other	113	204
Total gross deferred income tax assets before valuation allowance	9,441	5,952
Valuation allowance	-8,060	0
Net deferred income tax assets	1,381	5,952
Deferred income tax liabilities:	'	'
Derivatives	0	-46
Other	-247	-193
Totals	-247	-239
Net deferred tax assets	1,134	5,713
Net deferred income tax asset-current	45	1,104
Net deferred income tax asset-long term	1,336	4,848
Net deferred income tax liability-current	-57	-57
Net deferred income tax liability-long term	-190	-182
Net deferred income tax assets	$1,134	$5,713

Income_taxes_Details_3

Income taxes (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
United States	($8,482)	($1,920)	($2,476)
Foreign	1,098	8,759	7,747
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	($7,384)	$6,839	$5,271

Income_taxes_Details_4

Income taxes (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, Balance at beginning of year	$2,350	$2,278
Unrecognized tax benefits, Increases for tax position in prior years	300	0
Unrecognized tax benefits, Decrease for tax position in prior years	0	-60
Unrecognized tax benefits, Interest accrual	57	132
Unrecognized tax benefits, Foreign currency revaluation	-254	0
Unrecognized tax benefits, Balance at end of year	$2,453	$2,350

Income_taxes_Details_Textual

Income taxes (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued	'	$800,000	$700,000	'
Income Tax Holiday, Aggregate Dollar Amount	'	100,000	1,100,000	100,000
Undistributed Earnings Of Foreign Subsidiaries	'	32,400,000	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	'	2,453,000	2,350,000	2,278,000
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount	7,100,000	'	'	'
Valuation Allowance Deferred Tax Asset From Unrealized Losses On Foreign Currency	700,000	'	'	'
Windfall [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards	'	4,700,000	'	'
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards	'	17,300,000	'	'
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards	'	18,900,000	'	'
Indian Bureau Of Taxation [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions	'	453,000	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Date 1	'	'These net operating loss carryforwards expire at various times through the year 2033.	'	'
Additional Foreign Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations	'	1,162,000	'	'
Indian Bureau Of Taxation [Member] | Fiscal Tax Year Ended March 31, 2003 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations	'	263,000	'	'
Indian Bureau Of Taxation [Member] | Fiscal Tax Year Ended March 31, 2005 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations	'	285,000	'	'
Indian Bureau Of Taxation [Member] | Fiscal Tax Year Ended March 31, 2006 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations	'	290,000	'	'
Indian Bureau Of Taxation [Member] | Fiscal Tax Year Ended March 31, 2008 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations	'	1,000,000	'	'
Philippine Bureau Of Taxation [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Informal Tax Assessment Received Amount	'	$3,800,000	'	'

Longterm_obligations_Details

Long-term obligations (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Vendor obligations	'		'
Capital lease obligations	$17		$32
Deferred lease payments	764	[1]	697	[1]
Microsoft licenses	0	[2]	409	[2]
Pension obligations	'		'
Accrued pension liability	3,317		3,054
Long-term Debt	4,098		4,192
Less: Current portion of long-term obligations	351		818
Totals	$3,747		$3,374
[1]	Deferred lease payment represents the effect of straight-lining lease payments over the contractual lease term.
[2]	In April 2011, the Company renewed a vendor agreement to acquire certain additional software licenses and to receive support and subsequent software upgrades on these and other currently owned software licenses through February 2014. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has paid in full all the installments.

Longterm_obligations_Details_T

Long-term obligations (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2014
				Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amortization	$0.70	$0.80	$0.60	'
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Amount Due under Financing Arrangement	'	'	'	$0.90
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Lease Terms	'	'	'	'three year sale leaseback transaction
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Imputed Interest Rate	'	'	'	3.00%

Commitments_and_contingencies_1

Commitments and contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Years Ending December 31,	'
2014	$767
2015	804
2016	831
2017	415
2018	360
Thereafter	1,558
Total minimum lease payments	$4,735

Commitments_and_contingencies_2

Commitments and contingencies (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	$15,000,000	'	'
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Percentage	80.00%	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description	'at the banks alternate base interest rate plus 0.5% or LIBOR plus 2.5%	'	'
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	3,300,000	3,600,000	3,200,000
Estimated Litigation Liability	8,000,000	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	6,083,000	10,656,000	'
Litigation Settlement, Expense	250,000	'	'
Line Of Credit Facility Collateral Amount	5,500,000	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral	'At December 31, 2013, 80% of the eligible receivables aggregated approximately $5.5 million	'	'
Liens Under Foreign Tax Authority [Member]	'	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	$500,000	'	'

Pension_benefits_Details

Pension benefits (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization of transition obligation	$112	$90	$89
Actuarial loss	-185	-228	-373
Totals	-73	-138	-284
Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) not yet reflected in net periodic pension cost, net of taxes:	'	'	'
Actuarial gain	178	173	'
Transition obligation	-294	-216	'
Totals	-116	-43	'
Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) expected to be amortized in 2014 net periodic pension cost, net of taxes:	'	'	'
Transition obligation	43	'	'
Totals	$43	'	'

Pension_benefits_Details_1

Pension benefits (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of the year	$3,552	$2,695	$2,074
Service cost	517	420	332
Interest cost	238	218	186
Actuarial loss	115	186	299
Curtailments	-328	0	0
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	-359	101	-100
Benefits paid	-83	-68	-96
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$3,652	$3,552	$2,695

Pension_benefits_Details_2

Pension benefits (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Service cost	$517	$420	$332
Interest cost	238	218	186
Curtailments	-328	0	0
Actuarial (gain) loss recognized	92	30	-17
Net periodic pension cost	$519	$668	$501

Pension_benefits_Details_3

Pension benefits (Details 3)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discount rate	12.00%	14.00%	9.50%
Rate of increase in compensation levels	9.00%	9.00%	9.00%
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discount rate	4.80%	5.80%	7.20%
Rate of increase in compensation levels	7.00%	7.00%	7.00%

Pension_benefits_Details_4

Pension benefits (Details 4) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Years Ending December 31,	'
2014	$202
2015	231
2016	109
2017	86
2018	229
2019 to 2023	574
Estimated Future Benefit Payments,Net	$1,431

Pension_benefits_Details_Textu

Pension benefits (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Entities Matching Contribution, Amount	$100,000	'	'
Pension Expense	519,000	668,000	501,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$1,900,000	$1,800,000	'

Capital_Stock_Details_Textual

Capital Stock (Details Textual) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 27, 2012
				Stockholders Rights Agreement [Member]	Stockholders Rights Agreement [Member]
Capital Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Common Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares)	'	75,000,000	75,000,000	'	'
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares)	'	5,000,000	5,000,000	'	'
Stockholder Rights Exercisable Description	'	'	'	'Person becomes an Acquiring Person (unless such Person acquires 50 percent or more of the common stock of the Company then outstanding, as more fully described in the Rights Agreement), the Board of Directors may exchange one share of the Companys common stock for each outstanding Right (other than rights owned by such Person, which would have become void). In addition, if the Company is acquired in a merger or other business combination transaction after a Person becomes an Acquiring Person, all holders of Rights, except the Acquiring Person, may purchase at the Rights then-current exercise price, a number of the acquiring Companys common stock having a market value of twice the exercise price. If the Company receives a qualifying offer (which includes certain all-cash fully financed tender offers or exchange offers for all of the Companys outstanding common stock), under certain circumstances, holders of 10 percent of the Companys outstanding common stock (excluding stock held by the offeror and its affiliates and associates) may direct the Board of Directors to call a special meeting of stockholders to consider a resolution exempting such qualifying offer from the Rights Agreement.	'
Redemption Rights Per Share Value (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	$0.00	'
Stockholder Rights Plan Expiration Date	'	13-Jan-16	'	'	'
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance	'	4,523,000	'	'	'
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	'	'	'	'	20.00%
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares)	2,000,000	'	'	'	'

Stock_Options_Details

Stock Options (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Weighted average fair value of options granted (in dollars per share)	$1.89	$2.32	$1.61
Risk-free interest rate	0.76%	'	'
Expected life (years)	'	'5 years	'
Expected volatility factor	67.00%	69.00%	'
Expected dividends	'	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Risk-free interest rate	'	0.65%	0.90%
Expected life (years)	'5 years	'	'5 years
Expected volatility factor	'	'	68.00%
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Risk-free interest rate	'	0.74%	2.80%
Expected life (years)	'7 years	'	'8 years
Expected volatility factor	'	'	74.00%

Stock_Options_Details_1

Stock Options (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Number of Options, Outstanding at January 1, 2013 (in shares)	2,986,057
Number of Options, Granted (in shares)	1,014,022
Number of Options, Exercised (in shares)	-201,500
Number of Options, Forfeited/Expired (in shares)	-750,510
Number of Options, Outstanding at December 31, 2013 (in shares)	3,048,069
Number of Options, Exercisable at December 31, 2013 (in shares)	943,557
Number of Options, Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2013 (in shares)	3,048,069
Weighted - Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at January 1, 2013 (in dollars per share)	$2.75
Weighted - Average Exercise Price, Granted (in dollars per shares)	$1.89
Weighted - Average Exercise Price, Exercised (in dollars per share)	$0.96
Weighted - Average Exercise Price, Forfeited/Expired (in dollars per share)	$3.09
Weighted - Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at December 31, 2013 (in dollars per share)	$2.99
Weighted - Average Exercise Price, Exercisable at December 31, 2013 (in dollars per share)	$2.98
Weighted - Average Exercise Price,Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2013 (in dollars per share)	$2.99
Weighted - Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding at December 31, 2013 (in years)	'4 years 5 months 23 days
Weighted - Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable at December 31, 2013 (in years)	'2 years 1 month 17 days
Weighted - Average Remaining Contractual Term, Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2013 (in years)	'4 years 5 months 23 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding at December 31, 2013	$365,410
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable at December 31, 2013	361,610
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2013	$365,410

Stock_Options_Details_2

Stock Options (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Number of Shares, Unvested at January 1, 2013 (in shares)	32,500
Number of Shares, Granted (in shares)	0
Number of Shares, Vested (in shares)	-7,500
Number of Shares, Forfeited/Expired (in shares)	0
Number of Shares, Unvested at December 31, 2013 (in shares)	25,000
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Unvested at January 1, 2013 (in dollars per share)	$3.14
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted (in dollars per share)	$0
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested (in dollars per share)	$2.59
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited/Expired (in dollars per share)	$0
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Unvested at December 31, 2013 (in dollars per share)	$3.31

Stock_Options_Details_Textual

Stock Options (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Number Of Shares Authorized	1,041,096	'	'
Employee Service Share-Based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized	$1,600,000	'	'
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises In Period, Total Intrinsic Value	500,000	500,000	0
Stock Issued During Period Shares Stock Options Exercised	201,500	'	'
Chief Executive Officer [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stock Issued During Period Shares Stock Options Exercised	126,000	'	'
Stock Issued During Period Value Stock Options Exercised1	100,000	'	'
Common Stock Shares Surrendered During Period	19,688	'	'
Common Stock Additional Shares Surrendered During Period	49,382	'	'
Payments Related To Tax Withholding For Share-Based Compensation	$158,023	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-Based Compensation, Net Of Forfeitures	56,930	'	'
Stock Appreciation Rights (Sars) [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Plan Modification, Description and Terms	'The maximum number of shares of common stock that may be delivered, purchased or used for reference purposes with respect to awards granted under the 2013 Plan is 1,041,096 shares, plus any shares subject to an award or portion of any award under the Innodata Isogen, Inc.	'	'

Comprehensive_income_loss_Deta

Comprehensive income (loss) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Pension Liability Adjustment, Balance at Beginning of the Period	($43)	$95
Pension Liability Adjustment, Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'
Pension Liability Adjustment, Net change from periodic revaluations, net of taxes	-185	-228
Pension Liability Adjustment, Total other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes	-228	-133
Pension Liability Adjustment, Net amount reclassified to earnings	112	90
Pension Liability Adjustment, Balance at End of the Period	-116	-43
Fair Value of Derivatives, Balance at Beginning of the Period	80	-1,122
Fair Value of Derivatives, Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'
Fair Value of Derivatives, Net change from periodic revaluations, net of taxes	789	2,143
Fair Value of Derivatives, Total other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes	869	1,021
Fair Value of Derivatives, Net amount reclassified to earnings	-1,445	-941
Fair Value of Derivatives, Balance at End of the Period	-576	80
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss), Balance at Beginning of the period	37	-1,027
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss), Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss), Net change from periodic revaluations, net of taxes	604	1,915
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss), Total other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes	641	888
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss), Net amount reclassified to earnings	-1,333	-851
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss), Balance at End of the period	($692)	$37

Segment_reporting_and_concentr2

Segment reporting and concentrations (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

$15,440

$15,746

$16,160

$16,903

$18,977

$19,710

$22,768

$25,136

$64,249

$86,591

$73,942

Income (loss) before provision for income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-7,384

6,839

'

Assets

49,997

'

'

'

66,181

'

'

'

49,997

66,181

'

Content Services [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

63,102

85,386

'

Assets

48,981

'

'

'

59,908

'

'

'

48,981

59,908

'

Content Services [Member] | Before Intersegment Eliminations [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income (loss) before provision for income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,212

14,775

'

Content Services [Member] | After Intersegment Eliminations [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income (loss) before provision for income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,392

13,137

'

IADS [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,147

1,205

'

Assets

1,016

'

'

'

6,273

'

'

'

1,016

6,273

'

IADS [Member] | Before Intersegment Eliminations [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income (loss) before provision for income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-13,596

[1]

-7,936

[1]

'

IADS [Member] | After Intersegment Eliminations [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income (loss) before provision for income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($11,776)

[2]

($6,298)

[2]

'

[1]

Before elimination of any inter-segment profits.

[2]

After elimination of any inter-segment profits.

Segment_reporting_and_concentr3

Segment reporting and concentrations (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Long - lived assets	$6,758	$11,331
UNITED STATES	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Long - lived assets	1,151	3,978
PHILIPPINES	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Long - lived assets	1,917	1,424
INDIA	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Long - lived assets	2,660	4,926
SRI LANKA	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Long - lived assets	989	931
ISRAEL	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Long - lived assets	41	72
Foreign Countries	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Long - lived assets	$5,607	$7,353

Segment_reporting_and_concentr4

Segment reporting and concentrations (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$15,440	$15,746	$16,160	$16,903	$18,977	$19,710	$22,768	$25,136	$64,249	$86,591	$73,942
UNITED STATES	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	41,616	65,533	51,626
NETHERLANDS	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	9,163	7,658	7,850
UNITED KINGDOM	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	8,128	8,529	9,721
Other - principally Europe [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$5,342	$4,871	$4,745

Segment_reporting_and_concentr5

Segment reporting and concentrations (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Major Customer [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	26.00%	41.00%	30.00%
Entity Wide Accounts Receivable Major Customer Percentage	65.00%	55.00%	'
Foreign Customer [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	35.00%	24.00%	30.00%
Entity Wide Accounts Receivable Major Customer Percentage	38.00%	30.00%	'
Major Customer One [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	11.00%	'	14.00%
Major Customer Two [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	15.00%	'	'

Income_Loss_per_Share_Details

Income (Loss) per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries (in dollars)	$865	($11,692)	($121)	$316	$664	$1,289	$2,088	$3,432	($10,632)	$7,473	$4,471
Weighted average common shares outstanding	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	24,997	24,895	24,916
Dilutive effect of outstanding options	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	1,337	187
Adjusted for dilutive computation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	24,997	26,232	25,103

Income_Loss_per_Share_Details_

Income (Loss) per Share (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted [Line Items]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share, Amount	1.5	0.1	1.1
Employee Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'
Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted [Line Items]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share, Amount	1.5	'	'

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud2

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$15,440	$15,746	$16,160	$16,903	$18,977	$19,710	$22,768	$25,136	$64,249	$86,591	$73,942
Gross profit	4,496	3,773	2,741	4,112	5,863	6,201	8,114	9,031	'	'	'
Net income (loss) and income (loss) per share attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	$865	($11,692)	($121)	$316	$664	$1,289	$2,088	$3,432	($10,632)	$7,473	$4,471
Basic net income (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$0.03	($0.47)	$0	$0.01	$0.03	$0.05	$0.08	$0.14	($0.43)	$0.30	$0.18
Diluted net income (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$0.03	($0.47)	$0	$0.01	$0.03	$0.05	$0.08	$0.13	($0.43)	$0.28	$0.18

Derivatives_Details

Derivatives (Details) (Foreign currency forward contracts [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued expenses [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Liabilities	$577	$0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets	$0	$125

Derivatives_Details_1

Derivatives (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'
Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI	$743	[1]	$966	[1]	($1,883)	[1]
Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income	-1,445	[2]	-941	[2]	1,203	[2]
Net gain recognized in income	$0	[3]	$0	[3]	$0	[3]
[1]	Net change in the fair value of the effective portion classified in other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI).
[2]	Effective portion classified within direct operating costs.
[3]	There were no ineffective portions for the periods presented.

Derivatives_Details_Textual

Derivatives (Details Textual) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	$15.20	$32.30

Financial_Instruments_Details

Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Liability	'	'
Derivatives	$0	'
Assets	'	'
Derivatives	'	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Liability	'	'
Derivatives	577	'
Assets	'	'
Derivatives	'	125
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Liability	'	'
Derivatives	0	'
Assets	'	'
Derivatives	'	$0

Financial_Instruments_Details_

Financial Instruments (Details Textual) (Synodex [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Synodex [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	$5.50

SCHEDULE_II_VALUATION_AND_QUAL1

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Beginning of Year	$608	'	'
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions Charged to Cost and Expense	7,100	'	'
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions Charged to Other Accounts	960	'	'
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	0	'	'
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, End of Year	8,668	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts [Member]	'	'	'
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Beginning of Year	608	608	1,308
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions Charged to Cost and Expense	0	0	111
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions Charged to Other Accounts	0	0	0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	0	0	-811
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, End of Year	608	608	608
Valuation allowance [Member]	'	'	'
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, Beginning of Year	0	'	'
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions Charged to Cost and Expense	7,100	'	'
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions Charged to Other Accounts	960	'	'
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	0	'	'
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance, End of Year	$8,060	'	'