Innodata (INOD) 10-K 13 Mar 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 10, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	INNODATA INC
Entity Central Index Key	903651
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Trading Symbol	INOD
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		25,337,267
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$71,556,952

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$24,216	$24,752
Accounts receivable, net	10,445	11,876
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,020	1,907
Deferred income taxes	254	45
Total current assets	37,935	38,580
Property and equipment, net	5,915	6,083
Other assets	2,718	3,323
Deferred income taxes	1,397	1,336
Intangibles, net	5,261	0
Goodwill	1,635	675
Total assets	54,861	49,997
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,271	898
Accrued expenses	3,427	2,780
Accrued salaries, wages and related benefits	4,464	4,647
Income and other taxes	1,325	1,003
Current portion of long term obligations	1,606	351
Deferred income taxes	75	57
Total current liabilities	12,168	9,736
Deferred income taxes	879	190
Long-term obligations	5,540	3,747
Commitments and contingencies
Non-controlling interests	-2,949	-3,649
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Serial preferred stock; 5,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $.01 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; 26,881,000 shares issued and 25,337,000 outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 26,597,000 shares issued and 25,053,000 outstanding at December 31, 2013	268	266
Additional paid-in capital	22,780	22,963
Retained earnings	20,750	21,724
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-287	-692
Stockholders' Equity before Treasury Stock, Total	43,511	44,261
Less: treasury stock, 1,544,000 shares at cost	-4,288	-4,288
Total stockholders' equity	39,223	39,973
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$54,861	$49,997

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Parenthetical] (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
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	26,881,000	26,597,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	25,337,000	25,053,000
Treasury stock, shares	1,544,000	1,544,000

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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Revenues	$59,076	$64,249	$86,591
Operating costs and expenses:
Direct operating costs	43,905	49,127	57,382
Selling and administrative expenses	16,412	17,295	22,189
Impairment charges	374	5,524	505
Costs and Expenses	60,691	71,946	80,076
Income (loss) from operations	-1,615	-7,697	6,515
Interest income, net	-95	-313	-324
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	-1,520	-7,384	6,839
Provision for income taxes	406	5,451	1,150
Net income (loss)	-1,926	-12,835	5,689
Loss attributable to non-controlling interests	952	2,203	1,784
Net income (loss) attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries	-974	-10,632	7,473
Income (loss) per share attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries:
Basic (in dollars per share)	($0.04)	($0.43)	$0.30
Diluted (in dollars per share)	($0.04)	($0.43)	$0.28
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	25,232	24,997	24,895
Diluted (in shares)	25,232	24,997	26,232
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income (loss)	-1,926	-12,835	5,689
Pension liability adjustment, net of taxes	613	-73	-138
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of taxes of $0, $(46) and $705 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively	239	-656	1,202
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes	-447	0	0
Other Comprehensive income (loss)	405	-729	1,064
Total Comprehensive income (loss)	-1,521	-13,564	6,753
Comprehensive loss attributed to non-controlling interest	952	2,203	1,784
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries	($569)	($11,361)	$8,537

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Parenthetical] (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax, Total	$0	($46)	$705

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, except Share data
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$41,168	$262	$21,338	$24,883	($1,027)	($4,288)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011		24,691,000
Net income (loss)	7,473	0	0	7,473	0	0
Stock-based compensation	977	0	977	0	0	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)		202,000
Restricted shares withheld for taxes	0	0	0	0	0	0
Restricted shares withheld for taxes (in shares)		-4,000
Acquisition of non-controlling interest	-747	0	-747	0	0	0
Pension liability adjustments, net of taxes	-138	0	0	0	-138	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes	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		24,889,000
Net income (loss)	-10,632	0	0	-10,632	0	0
Stock-based compensation	935	0	935	0	0	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)		167,000
Restricted shares withheld for taxes	-31	0	-31	0	0	0
Restricted shares withheld for taxes (in shares)		-3,000
Acquisition of non-controlling interest	-151	0	-151	0	0	0
Pension liability adjustments, net of taxes	-73	0	0	0	-73	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes	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		25,053,000
Net income (loss)	-974	0	0	-974	0	0
Stock-based compensation	1,156	0	1,156	0	0	0
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options	330	2	328	0	0	0
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options (in shares)		289,000
Restricted shares withheld for taxes	-14	0	-14	0	0	0
Restricted shares withheld for taxes (in shares)		-5,000
Acquisition of non-controlling interest	-1,653	0	-1,653	0	0	0
Pension liability adjustments, net of taxes	613	0	0	0	613	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes	-447	0	0	0	-447	0
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of taxes	239	0	0	0	239	0
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$39,223	$268	$22,780	$20,750	($287)	($4,288)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014		25,337,000

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cash flow from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	($1,926)	($12,835)	$5,689
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Impairment charge	374	5,524	505
Depreciation and amortization	3,046	3,653	3,897
Stock-based compensation	1,156	935	977
Deferred income taxes	-383	4,617	-762
Pension cost	717	519	668
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	1,874	2,441	7,389
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-496	393	548
Other assets	590	-507	-722
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	160	-999	9
Accrued salaries, wages and related benefits	-495	-1,937	-12
Restricted shares withheld for taxes	-37	-31	0
Income and other taxes	33	-1,152	-421
Net cash provided by operating activities	4,613	621	17,765
Cash flow from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	-2,033	-3,780	-6,845
Acquisition of business	-3,375	0	0
Sale of investments - other	0	3,091	2,737
Net cash used in investing activities	-5,408	-689	-4,108
Cash flow from financing activities:
Proceeds from equipment financing	859	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	351	72	574
Payment of long term obligations	-788	-677	-195
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	422	-605	379
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-163	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-536	-673	14,036
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	24,752	25,425	11,389
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	24,216	24,752	25,425
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes	957	1,568	1,794
Vendor financed software licenses acquired	$1,205	$0	$0

Description_of_Business_and_Su

Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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 digital services and solutions company. The Company’s technology and services power leading information products and online retail destinations around the world. The Company’s solutions help prestigious enterprises harness the power of digital data to re-imagine how they operate and drive performance. The Company serves publishers, media and information companies, digital retailers, banks, insurance companies, government agencies and many other industries.
	The Company operates in three reporting segments: Content Services (CS), Innodata Advanced Data Solutions (IADS) and Media Intelligence Solutions (MIS).
	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’s IADS segment designs and develops 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, 2014, Innodata owned 90% of Synodex and 94% of docGenix, both limited liability companies.
	In July 2014, the Company acquired MediaMiser, a leading provider of media monitoring and analysis software and professional services to several Fortune 500 companies and Canadian government institutions, as well as small- and medium-sized businesses. Through web-based and mobile solutions, MediaMiser enables companies to reduce the time and effort required to extract, analyze and share valuable business intelligence from traditional and social media sources. For organizations that prefer to outsource, MediaMiser provides detailed analysis reports and daily media briefings through an expert client services team. In December 2014, the Company acquired intellectual property and related assets of Bulldog Reporter. Bulldog Reporter has provided PR industry newsletters, a journalist database, media intelligence and professional development programs for over 30 years. The Company’s MIS segment operates through its MediaMiser and Bulldog Reporter subsidiaries.
	Principles of Consolidation-The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Innodata Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, MediaMiser, a corporation in which the Company owns substantially all of the economic interest, 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 Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) 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, 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, intangible assets, goodwill, valuation of deferred tax assets, valuation of securities underlying stock-based compensation, litigation accruals, pension benefits, purchase price allocation of the assets acquired in the acquisition of MediaMiser and Bulldog Reporter, valuation of derivative instruments and estimated accruals for various tax exposures.
	Revenue Recognition-For CS segment revenue is recognized based on the quantity delivered or resources utilized, the period in which services are performed and delivered 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, which are not significant to the overall revenues, are recognized on the percentage of completion method of accounting, as services are performed or milestones are achieved.
	For IADS segment revenue is recognized primarily earned based on the quantity delivered, and the period in which services are performed and deliverables are made as per contracts.
	MIS segment derives its revenues primarily from subscription arrangements. Revenue from subscriptions are recognized monthly when access to the service is provided to the end user and there are no significant remaining obligations, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the fees are fixed or determinable and collection is reasonably assured.
	Revenues include reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses, with the corresponding out-of-pocket expenses included in direct operating costs.
	Foreign Currency Translation-The functional currency for the Company’s production operations located in the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka and Israel is the U.S. dollar. 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, 2014 and 2013 were translated at the exchange rate in effect as of those dates. Nonmonetary assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity were translated at the appropriate historical rates. Included in direct operating costs are exchange losses (gains) resulting from such transactions of approximately $246,000, $645,000 and $431,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The financial statements of the foreign subsidiaries located in Germany and Canada are the Euro and the Canadian dollar, respectively. The financial statements of these subsidiaries are reported in these respective currencies. Financial information is translated from the applicable functional currency to the U.S. dollar (the reporting currency) for inclusion in our consolidated financial statements. Income, expenses and cash flows are translated at weighted average exchange rates prevailing during the fiscal period, and assets and liabilities are translated at fiscal period-end exchange rates. Resulting translation adjustments are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders' equity. Foreign exchange transaction gains or losses are included in direct operating costs in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). The amount of foreign currency translation adjustment as of December 31, 2014 was $447,000. There was no foreign currency translation adjustment as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 as these subsidiaries were either acquired or formed in 2014.
	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.
	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.
	During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $0.4 million representing the write-off of certain long lived assets on account of the consolidation of two India-based production facilities.
	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.
	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, 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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 the 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 could not 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,
			2014		2013		2012
	Direct operating costs		$	390	$	280	$	109
	Selling and adminstrative expenses			766		655		868
	Total stock-based compensation		$	1,156	$	935	$	977
	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, 2014 and 2013, 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, 2014, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $24.2 million, of which $22.5 million was held by its foreign subsidiaries with local banks located in Asia and $1.7 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, 2014 and 2013 is deferred revenue amounting to $1.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements-In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance on revenue from contracts with clients. This update is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. It also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. This accounting guidance is effective prospectively for annual reporting periods, and interim periods within those periods, beginning after December 15, 2016 and early adoption is not permitted. Companies may use either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach to adopt the new standard when it takes effect. The Company has not yet determined the potential effects of the adoption of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued guidance on accounting for share-based payments when the terms of an award provide that a performance target could be achieved after the requisite service period. This new guidance requires that a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant date fair value of the award. This update further clarifies that compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered. This accounting guidance is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Property_and_equipment

Property and equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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
			2014		2013
	Equipment		$	13,719	$	17,327
	Software			4,863		4,045
	Furniture and equipment			2,348		2,600
	Leasehold improvements			4,919		5,810
	Total			25,849		29,782
	Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization			-19,934		-23,699
			$	5,915	$	6,083
	Depreciation and amortization expense of property and equipment was approximately $2.5 million, $3.0 million and $3.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	During the fourth quarter of 2014 the Company recorded an impairment charge of $0.4 million representing the write-off of certain long lived assets on account of the consolidation of two India-based production facilities.
	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.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]		3	Acquisitions
	On July 28, 2014 the Company acquired 100% of the common shares and 100% of the preferred shares of MediaMiser. These shares represent substantially all of the economic ownership interest of MediaMiser. A MediaMiser Employee Trust will retain special voting shares equivalent to 50% of the voting rights in MediaMiser for the term specified in the articles of amalgamation of MediaMiser. The Trustees of the MediaMiser Employee Trust are the former and continuing management of MediaMiser. MediaMiser is an Ottawa, Canada-based provider of automated, real-time traditional and social media monitoring services.
	The Company believes its global infrastructure will provide a base from which MediaMiser will expand into newer geographical markets as well as penetrate further into its existing market. The Company also believes that MediaMiser will enable the Company to expand in areas of Big Data and user generated content.
	The purchase price for the acquisition, on a constant currency basis, aggregated $5.4 million of non-contingent consideration, plus up to a maximum of $4.6 million of contingent consideration. The acquisition was made on a debt free basis. Of the non-contingent portion of the purchase price, $4.1 million was paid by the Company in cash at closing; $0.6 million is payable by the Company on July 28, 2015 in shares of Innodata Inc.’s common stock, or at the Company’s option in cash; and $0.7 million is payable by the Company on July 28, 2016 in shares of Innodata Inc.’s common stock, or at the Company’s option in cash. The contingent portion of the purchase price is a potential earn-out of up to $4.6 million based on MediaMiser’s revenues and Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) during the period from April 1, 2016 until March 31, 2017. The contingent consideration if earned is payable in May 2017 in cash, or at the Company’s option in up to 70% in Innodata Inc.’s common stock with the balance in cash. Shares of Innodata Inc.’s common stock will be valued for any payment at the weighted average closing price for the ten consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date on which the payment is due.
	The following table summarizes (in thousands) the fair value of the consideration transferred or to be transferred, to acquire MediaMiser.
			Amount
	Cash (net of working capital adjustment of $862)		$	3,225
	Shares of common stock payable by July 28, 2015			587
	Shares of common stock payable by July 28, 2016			697
	Contingent consideration			585
			$	5,094
	As this acquisition was effective on July 28, 2014, the results of operations of MediaMiser are included in the consolidated financial statements for the period beginning July 29, 2014. The transaction has been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. This method requires that assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination be recognized at their fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill.
	The Company has finalized third party valuations of certain non-monetary assets, intangible assets and contingent consideration. The following table summarizes (in thousands) the purchase price allocation for the acquisition:
	Purchase price allocation for the acquisition
			Amount
	Accounts receivable		$	468
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets			288
	Property and equipment, net			181
	Other assets			21
	Developed technology			2,629
	Customer relationships			2,555
	Trademarks and tradenames			297
	Total identifiable assets acquired			6,439
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses			583
	Accrued salaries, wages and related benefits			315
	Deferred revenues			382
	Income and other taxes			310
	Deferred tax liability			751
	Capital lease obligation			38
	Total liabilities assumed			2,379
	Net identifiable assets acquired			4,060
	Goodwill			1,034
	Net assets acquired		$	5,094
	The estimated fair value of the developed technology and trademarks and tradenames intangible assets was determined using the “relief from royalty method” under the income approach, which is a valuation technique that provides an estimate of the fair value of an asset based on the cost savings that are available through ownership of the asset by the avoidance of paying royalties to license the use of the assets from another owner. The estimated fair value of the customer relationships was determined using the “excess earnings method” under the income approach, which represents the total income to be generated by the asset. Some of the more significant assumptions inherent in the development of these asset valuations include the projected revenue associated with the asset, the appropriate discount rate to select in order to measure the risk inherent in each future cash flow stream, the assessment of each asset’s life cycle, as well as other factors. The discount rate used to arrive at the present value of the customer relationships, developed technology and trademarks and tradenames, at the acquisition date, was 19%. The remaining useful lives of the developed technology and trademarks and tradenames were based on historical product development cycles, the projected rate of technology migration and a market participant’s use of these intangible assets and the pattern of projected economic benefit of these intangible assets. The remaining useful lives of customer relationships were based on the customer attrition and the projected economic benefit of these clients.
	The fair value measurement of the contingent consideration obligation was determined using Level 3 unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity based on the Company’s assumptions. The estimated fair value of the contingent consideration was determined based on the Company’s estimates using the probability-weighted discounted cash flow approach. The fair value of the contingent consideration as of December 31, 2014 was $0.6 million and the Company has recorded this amount in accrued expenses on the consolidated financial statements. Any subsequent changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration obligations will be recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
	The amounts assigned to developed technology, customer relationships, trademarks and trade names are amortized over the estimated useful life of 10 years, 12 years and 10 years, respectively. The weighted average life over which these acquired intangibles will be amortized is approximately 11 years.
	The Company funded the cash portion of the purchase price from its available overseas cash on hand. Transaction expenses amounted to $0.1 million and have been expensed.
	On December 23, 2014 the Company acquired intellectual property and related assets of Bulldog Reporter from Sirius Information, Inc. Bulldog Reporter has provided PR industry newsletters, a journalist database, media intelligence and professional development programs for over 30 years. Both MediaMiser and Bulldog Reporter clients will benefit from the combined product offerings. The Company expects that Bulldog Reporter business will accelerate the product development cycle for certain products and further penetration into the U.S. market for the MIS service offering.
	The assets acquired included the Daily Dog, the Bulldog Awards, Inside Health Media, Media Pro, and certain leading industry books and publications.
	The transaction has been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. The estimated fair value of trademarks and tradenames amounted to $320,000 and deferred revenues of $160,000. The amount assigned to trademarks and tradenames is amortized over the estimated useful life of 5 years.
	The unaudited pro forma information for the periods set forth below gives effect to the acquisition of MediaMiser as if it had occurred at the beginning of fiscal year 2012, and after including the impact of adjustments such as amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense and interest expense. The pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that actually would have been achieved had the acquisition been consummated as of that time or that may result in the future.
	The following unaudited pro forma summary presents consolidated information of the Company as if the business combination had occurred on January 1, 2012 (amount in thousands, except per share amounts):
			December 31
			2014		2013		2012
	Revenues:
	As reported		$	59,076	$	64,249	$	86,591
	Proforma		$	61,524	$	67,872	$	89,536
	Net income (loss) attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries:
	As reported		$	-974	$	-10,632	$	7,473
	Proforma		$	-1,106	$	-10,491	$	7,716
	Basic net income (loss) per share:
	As reported		$	-0.04	$	-0.43	$	0.3
	Proforma		$	-0.04	$	-0.42	$	0.31
	Diluted net income (loss) per share:
	As reported		$	-0.04	$	-0.43	$	0.28
	Proforma		$	-0.04	$	-0.42	$	0.29

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]		4	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill as of December 31, 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
	Goodwill
	Balance as of January 1, 2014		$	675
	Goodwill recorded in connection with an acquisition			1,034
	Foreign currency translation adjustment			-74
	Balance as of December 31, 2014		$	1,635
	The goodwill recorded in connection with the acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes.
	Information regarding our acquisition-related intangible assets is as follows (in thousands):
			December 31, 2014
			Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net
	Developed technology		$	2,369	$	-98	$	2,271
	Customer relationships			2,439		-84		2,355
	Trademarks and tradenames			596		-11		585
	Patents			50		-		50
	Total		$	5,454	$	-193	$	5,261
	Amortization expense relating to acquisition-related intangible assets for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $0.2 million. There was no amortization expense during the prior year as the acquisition of MediaMiser was consummated on July 28, 2014 and Bulldog Reporter assets were acquired on December 23, 2014.
	Estimated annual amortization expense for intangible assets subsequent to December 31, 2014 is as follows (in thousands):
	Year		Amortization
	2015		$	532
	2016			532
	2017			532
	2018			532
	2019			532
	Thereafter			2,601
			$	5,261

Income_taxes

Income taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]		5	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, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
			2014			2013			2012
	Current income tax expense:
	Foreign		$	778		$	946		$	1,912
	Federal			-			-24			-
	State and local			22			13			11
				800			935			1,923
	Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
	Foreign			-413			-493			-69
	Federal			19			4,530			-738
	State and local			-			479			34
				-394			4,516			-773
	Provision for income taxes		$	406		$	5,451		$	1,150
	The reconciliation of the U.S. statutory rate with the Company’s effective tax rate for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014 is summarized as follows:
			2014				2013				2012
	Federal statutory rate			-34	%			-34	%			34	%
	Effect of:
	State income taxes (net of federal tax benefit)			-2.1				-2.1				3
	Taxes on foreign income at rates that differ from U.S.
	statutory rate			-11.7				-0.6				-21.8
	Change in valuation allowance on deferred tax assets			94.1				106.3				-
	Increase (decrease) in unrecognized tax benefits			-21.7				1.6				1.4
	Other			2.1				2.6				0.2
	Effective tax rate			26.7	%			73.8	%			16.8	%
	No tax benefits related to stock option exercises were recorded for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014, 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, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
			December 31,
			2014			2013
	Deferred income tax assets:
	Allowances not currently deductible		$	341		$	388
	Depreciation and amortization			2,066			2,018
	Equity compensation not currently deductible			1,228			1,080
	Net operating loss carryforwards			6,164			4,479
	Expenses not deductible until paid			915			974
	Tax credit carryforwards			176			176
	Derivatives			125			213
	Other			263			113
	Total gross deferred income tax assets before valuation allowance			11,278			9,441
	Valuation allowance			-9,627			-8,060
	Net deferred income tax assets			1,651			1,381
	Deferred income tax liabilities:
	Acquisition of MediaMiser			-670			-
	Other			-284			-247
	Totals			-954			-247
	Net deferred tax assets		$	697		$	1,134
	Net deferred income tax asset-current			254			45
	Net deferred income tax asset-long term			1,397			1,336
	Net deferred income tax liability-current			-75			-57
	Net deferred income tax liability-long term			-879			-190
	Net deferred income tax assets		$	697		$	1,134
	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 Company’s 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 Synodex’s losses. In assessing the realization of deferred tax assets in 2013, management considered whether it was more likely than not that all or some of the U.S. deferred tax assets would not be realizable. As the expectation of future taxable income resulting from Synodex could not be predicted with certainty, the Company created a $7.1 million valuation allowance against all U.S. deferred tax assets. In addition, in the third quarter of 2013, the Company 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. As of December 31, 2014, the Company continues to maintain a valuation allowance on all U.S. 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 $34.7 million at December 31, 2014. 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, the Company 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:
			2014			2013			2012
	United States		$	-4,259		$	-8,482		$	-1,920
	Foreign			2,739			1,098			8,759
	Total		$	-1,520		$	-7,384		$	6,839
	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 $0.2 million, $0.1 million and $1.1 million for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014, respectively.
	MediaMiser claims deductions of eligible research and development expenses within the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program, a federal tax incentive program, administered by the Canada Revenue Agency. Amounts recorded for the federal and provincial research and development tax credits aggregated $0.2 million from the date of acquisition to December 31, 2014. Such amounts have been recorded as a reduction in the selling and administrative expenses.
	At December 31, 2014, the Company has available U.S. federal and New Jersey state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $20.8 million and $22.2 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 2014 and 2013. Windfalls included in net operating losses but not reflected in deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2014 were approximately $4.7 million.
	At December 31, 2014, MediaMiser has available net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $1.2 million in Canada which begin to expire in 2028. In addition, MediaMiser also has research and development expenditures of approximately $0.9 million available to reduce taxable income in future years which may be carried forward indefinitely. The potential benefits from these balances have not been recognized for financial statement purposes.
	The Company had unrecognized tax benefits of $1.8 million and $2.2 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The portion of unrecognized tax benefits relating to interest and penalties was $0.6 million and $0.8 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, if recognized, would have an impact on the Company’s effective tax rate.
The Company had established a valuation allowance of approximately $9.6 million and $8.1 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The entire valuation allowance as of December 31, 2013 relates to U.S. deferred tax assets. The net change in the total valuation for each of the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was an increase of $1.5 million and $8.1 million, respectively. There was no valuation allowance as of December 31, 2012.
The following table represents a roll forward of the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits and associated interest for the years ended (amounts in thousands):
		2014			2013
Balance at beginning of year		$	2,245		$	2,442
Increase for tax position in prior years			206			-
Decrease for tax position in prior years			-722			-
Interest accrual			53			57
Foreign currency revaluation			-22			-254
Balance at end of year		$	1,760		$	2,245
The Company is subject to 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 2013.
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 $257,000, including interest, through December 31, 2014, 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 $281,000 and $301,000, including interest through December 31, 2014, 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 $476,000 including interest through December 31, 2014. Based on recent experience and the current regulatory environment, management believes that the tax provision of $476,000 including interest is adequate. In February 2014, the Indian Bureau of Taxation 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 Company had previously recorded a tax provision amounting to $722,000 including interest for the fiscal tax year ended March 31, 2009. As the ultimate outcome was favorable, the Company reversed this amount in the first quarter of 2014. The Indian Bureau of Taxation commenced an audit of this subsidiary’s income tax return for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2010 and 2011. The Company received a favorable outcome for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010; however, the ultimate outcome for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011 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, 2014, the Company recorded a tax provision amounting to $146,000 including interest for such year.
The Company from time to time is also subject to various other tax proceedings and claims for its Philippines subsidiaries. The Company has recorded a tax provision amounting to $300,000 including interest through December 31, 2014, for several ongoing tax proceedings in the Philippines. Although the ultimate outcome cannot be determined at this time, the Company continues to contest these claims vigorously.

Longterm_obligations

Long-term obligations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]		6	Long-term obligations
	Total long-term obligations as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 consist of the following (in thousands):
			2014		2013
	Vendor obligations
	Capital lease obligations (1)		656		17
	Deferred lease payments (2)		792		764
	Microsoft license (3)		759		-
	Acquisition related liability (4)		1,735		-
	Pension obligations
	Accrued pension liability		3,204		3,317
			7,146		4,098
	Less:  Current portion of long-term obligations		1,606		351
	Total		5,540		3,747
	(1) In March 2014, the Company entered into an equipment sale leaseback agreement with a financing company. The cash proceeds from the transaction were $0.9 million. The Company leased the equipment for a period of 36 months at an effective interest rate of approximately 6% and has the option to purchase the equipment at a nominal amount at the end of the lease term. The Company has accounted for this transaction as a financing arrangement, wherein the equipment remains on the Company’s books and will continue to be depreciated. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had made $0.3 million in lease payments under the sale leaseback agreement.
	(2) Deferred lease payments represents the effect of straight-lining non-financing type lease payments over the respective lease terms.
	(3) In March 2014, 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 2017. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company is obligated to pay approximately $0.4 million annually over the term of the agreement. The total cost, net of deferred interest (in thousands), was allocated to the following asset accounts in 2014:
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		$	356
	Other assets			713
	Property and equipment			136
			$	1,205
	(4) Amount represents a portion of the purchase price consideration for the acquisition of MediaMiser to be paid by the Company as follows (after giving effect of foreign currency movements): $0.5 million on July 28, 2015 in shares of the Innodata Inc.’s common stock or at the Company’s option in cash and $0.6 million on July 28, 2016 in shares of the Innodata Inc.’s common stock or at the Company’s option in cash. In addition, the Company agreed to pay up to a maximum of $4.3 million of contingent consideration based on MediaMiser achieving certain revenue and EBITDA levels during the period from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017. The fair value of the contingent consideration as of December 31, 2014 was $0.6 million.

Commitments_and_contingencies

Commitments and contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	7	Commitments and contingencies
	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 lease period.
	Lease agreements for production space in most overseas facilities, which expire through 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 $3.0 million, $3.3 million and $3.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable leases, by year and in the aggregate as of December 31, 2014 (in thousands) are as follows:
	Years Ending December 31,
	2015		$	156
	2016			164
	2017			32
	2018			-
	2019			-
	Thereafter			-
	Total minimum lease payments		$	352
	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 Philippines 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 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 consolidated financial position or overall trends in consolidated 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 potential impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or overall consolidated 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 $100,000 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 consolidated financial condition and results of operations.
	Foreign Currency- To the extent that the currencies of the Company’s production facilities located in the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka and Israel 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 non U.S. dollar denominated revenues, and 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, 2014, 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, 2014, the net book value of the property and equipment was $0.6 million.

Pension_benefits

Pension benefits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	8	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, 2014.  For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, 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, 2014, these plans are unfunded. Pension expense for foreign subsidiaries totaled approximately $0.7 million, $0.5 million and $0.7 million for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014.
	The following table summarizes the amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes (in thousands):
			Years Ended December 31,
			2014			2013		2012
	Amortization of transition obligation		$	39		$	112	$	90
	Actuarial gain (loss)			574			-185		-228
	Totals		$	613		$	-73	$	-138
	Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) not yet
	reflected in net periodic pension cost, net of taxes:
	Actuarial gain		$	756		$	178
	Transition obligation			-253			-294
	Totals		$	503		$	-116
	Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss expected to
	be amortized in 2015 net periodic pension cost, net of taxes:
	Actuarial gain		$	-130
	Transition obligation			43
	Totals		$	-87
	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 as of and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014:
	Benefit Obligations:
	Change in the Benefit Obligation:
			2014			2013		2012
	Projected benefit obligation at beginning of the year		$	3,652		$	3,552	$	2,695
	Service cost			491			517		420
	Interest cost			222			238		218
	Actuarial loss (gain)			-855			115		186
	Curtailments			-			-328		-
	Foreign currency exchange rate changes			132			-359		101
	Benefits paid			-111			-83		-68
	Projected benefit obligation at end of year		$	3,531		$	3,652	$	3,552
	Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost:
			2014			2013		2012
	Service cost		$	491		$	517	$	420
	Interest cost			222			238		218
	Curtailments			-			-328		-
	Actuarial loss recognized			4			92		30
	Net periodic pension cost		$	717		$	519	$	668
	The accumulated benefit obligation, which represents benefits earned to date, was approximately $1.8 million as of both December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	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 in the period ended December 31, 2014 are as follows:
			2014		2013		2012
	Discount rate		4.7% -9.5%		4.8%-12%		5.8%-14%
	Rate of increase in compensation levels		6%-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,
	2015		$	373
	2016			154
	2017			127
	2018			173
	2019			48
	2020 to 2024			889
			$	1,764

Capital_Stock

Capital Stock	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	9	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, 2014, the Company had reserved for issuance approximately 5,095,000 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, 2014
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs, Share-Based Payments [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]		10	Stock Options
	The Company adopted, with stockholder approval, amendments to the Innodata Inc. 2013 Stock Plan. The maximum number of shares of common stock that may be delivered, purchased or used for reference purposes (with respect to stock appreciation rights or stock units) with respect to awards granted under the Innodata Inc. 2013 Stock Plan, as amended and restated (the “2013 Plan”) is 2,138,655 shares of common stock of Innodata (“Stock”), plus (i) 41,096 shares of Stock that were available for issuance under the Innodata Isogen, Inc. 2009 Stock Plan, as amended and restated (the “Prior Plan”) as of June 4, 2013, plus (ii) any shares subject to an award or portion of any award under 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 granted under the 2013 Plan count against the share reserve as one share for every one share subject to such option or stock appreciation right 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 or Prior 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 stock appreciation right) granted under the 2013 Plan, or of any award (other than an option or stock appreciation right) 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 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,
			2014				2013				2012
	Weighted average fair value of options granted		$	1.35			$	1.89			$	2.32
	Risk-free interest rate			1.68	%			0.76	%			0.65%-0.74	%
	Expected life (years)			5				7-May				5
	Expected volatility factor			55	%			67	%			69	%
	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, 2014, and changes during the year then ended, is presented below:
								Weighted-Average Remaining
			Number of Options		Weighted - Average Exercise Price			Contractual Term (years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding at January 1, 2014		3,048,069		$	2.99
	Granted		1,292,000			2.79
	Exercised		-434,200			1.73
	Forfeited/Expired		-264,012			3.24
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014		3,641,857		$	3.05		4.92		$	534,777
	Exercisable at December 31, 2014		1,344,982		$	3.04		3.63		$	300,687
	Vested and Expected to Vest at December 31, 2014		3,641,857		$	3.05		4.92		$	534,777
	The total compensation cost related to non-vested stock options not yet recognized as of December 31, 2014 totaled approximately $2 million. The weighted-average period over which these costs will be recognized is twenty-two 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 $0.6 million, $ 0.5 million and $ 0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	In March 2014 the Company’s Chairman and CEO (the “CEO”) exercised 154,000 stock options at a total exercise price of $0.4 million. The CEO paid the exercise price by surrendering to the Company 137,065 of the shares of common stock he would have otherwise received on the option exercise. In addition, the CEO surrendered 7,866 shares to the Company in consideration of the payment by the Company on his behalf of $22,891 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 9,069 shares of common stock to the CEO.
	In July 2013, 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, 2014, and changes during the period then ended, are presented below:
					Weighted-Average Grant Date
			Number of Shares		Fair Value
	Unvested at January 1, 2014		25,000		$	3.31
	Granted		-			-
	Vested		-17,500			3.62
	Forfeited/Expired
	Unvested at December 31, 2014		7,500		$	2.59

Comprehensive_income_loss

Comprehensive income (loss)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]	11	Comprehensive income (loss)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss, as reflected in the consolidated balance sheets, consists of pension liability adjustments, net of taxes, foreign currency translation adjustment, 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, 2014 and 2013, and reclassifications out of other comprehensive income (loss) for the years then ended, are presented below (in thousands):
							Foreign Currency Translation		Accumulated Other
			Pension Liability Adjustment		Fair Value of Derivatives		Adjustment		Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Balance at January 1, 2014		$	-116	$	-576	$	-	$	-692
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes			574		140		-447		267
	Total other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes			458		-436		-447		-425
	Net amount reclassified to earnings			39		99		-		138
	Balance at December 31, 2014		$	497	$	-337	$	-447	$	-287
								Foreign Currency Translation		Accumulated Other
				Pension Liability Adjustment		Fair Value of Derivatives		Adjustment		Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Balance at January 1, 2013		$	-43	$	80	$	-	$	37
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, 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
	All reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) had an impact on direct operating costs in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

Segment_reporting_and_concentr

Segment reporting and concentrations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	12	Segment reporting and concentrations
	The Company’s operations are classified into three reportable segments: Content Services (CS), Innodata Advanced Data Solutions (IADS) and Media Intelligence Solutions (MIS).
	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.
	The IADS segment performs 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 certain financial services institutions.
	In July 2014, the Company acquired MediaMiser, an Ottawa, Canada-based provider of automated, real-time traditional and social media monitoring services. In December 2014, the Company acquired intellectual property and related assets of Bulldog Reporter. MIS segment operates through MediaMiser and Bulldog Reporter subsidiaries.
	A significant portion of the Company’s revenues is generated from its production facilities in the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, Canada, Germany 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,
			2014		2013		2012
	Revenues:
	Content Services		$	56,794	$	63,102	$	85,386
	IADS			614		1,147		1,205
	MIS			1,668		-		-
	Total Consolidated		$	59,076	$	64,249	$	86,591
	Income (loss) before provision for income taxes(1):
	Content Services		$	6,356	$	6,212	$	14,775
	IADS			-7,572		-13,596		-7,936
	MIS			-304		-		-
	Total Consolidated		$	-1,520	$	-7,384	$	6,839
	Income (loss) before provision for income taxes(2):
	Content Services		$	4,363	$	4,392	$	13,137
	IADS			-5,582		-11,776		-6,298
	MIS			-301		-		-
	Total Consolidated		$	-1,520	$	-7,384	$	6,839
			December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Total assets:
	Content Services		$	46,681	$	48,981
	IADS			540		1,016
	MIS			7,640		-
	Total Consolidated		$	54,861	$	49,997
			December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Goodwill:
	Content Services		$	675	$	675
	MIS			960		-
	Total Consolidated		$	1,635	$	675
	(1) Before elimination of any inter-segment profits
	(2) After elimination of any inter-segment profits
	Long-lived assets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 by geographic region are comprised of:
			2014		2013
			(in thousands)
	United States		$	1,600	$	1,151
	Foreign countries:
	Canada			6,061		-
	India			2,136		2,660
	Philippines			2,081		1,917
	Sri Lanka			890		989
	Israel			29		41
	Germany			14		-
	Total foreign			11,211		5,607
	Total		$	12,811	$	6,758
	Two clients generated approximately 27%, 26% and 41% of the Company’s total revenues in the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Another client accounted for 14% and 15% of the Company’s total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, but accounted for less than 10% for the years ended December 31, 2012. One other client accounted for less than 10% of the Company’s total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2012 but accounted for 15% of the Company’s total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2013. No other client accounted for 10% or more of total revenues during these periods. Further, in the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, revenues from non-US clients accounted for 47%, 35% and 24%, respectively, of the Company's revenues.
	Revenues for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014 by geographic region (determined based upon client’s domicile), are as follows:
			2014		2013		2012
			(in thousands)
	United States		$	31,489	$	41,616	$	65,533
	The Netherlands			9,870		9,163		7,658
	United Kingdom			9,113		8,128		8,529
	Canada			3,126		1,726		441
	Others - principally Europe			5,478		3,616		4,430
	Total		$	59,076	$	64,249	$	86,591
	As of December 31, 2014, approximately 49% of the Company's accounts receivable was from foreign (principally European) clients and 58% of accounts receivable was due from four clients. 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. No other client accounts for 10% or more of the receivables as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.

Income_Loss_per_Share

Income (Loss) per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	13	Income (Loss) per Share
			For the Years Ended December 31,
			2014		2013		2012
			(in thousands)
	Net income (loss) attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries		$	-974	$	-10,632	$	7,473
	Weighted average common shares outstanding			25,232		24,997		24,895
	Dilutive effect of outstanding options			-		-		1,337
	Adjusted for dilutive computation			25,232		24,997		26,232
	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 1.4 million, 1.5 million and 0.1 million shares of common stock in 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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 2014 and 2013 does not include 2.2 million and 1.5 million potential common shares, respectively, 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, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	14	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)
	2014
	Revenues		$	14,066	$	14,314	$	14,804	$	15,892
	Gross profit		$	3,775	$	2,995	$	4,131	$	4,270
	Net income (loss) and income (loss) per share attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries:
	Net income (loss)		$	189	$	-663	$	-219	$	-281
	Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share		$	0.01	$	-0.03	$	-0.01	$	-0.01
	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 and diluted net income (loss) per share		$	0.01	$	-	$	-0.47	$	0.03

Derivatives

Derivatives	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	15	Derivatives
	The Company conducts 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 to generate that revenue are incurred 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.
	In addition, although the majority of the Company’s revenues is denominated in U.S. dollars, a significant portion of the total revenues is denominated in Canadian dollars and Euros.
	To manage its exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, the Company 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 classified based on the instrument’s maturity date. The total notional amount for outstanding derivatives as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $19.4 million and $15.2 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, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
			Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value
					2014			2013
	Derivative designated as hedging instruments
	Foreign currency forwards contracts		Accrued expenses		$	337		$	577
	The effect of foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges on the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):
			2014			2013			2012
	Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI(1)		$	141		$	743		$	966
	Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income(2)		$	-99		$	-1,445		$	-941
	Net gain recognized in income(3)		$	-		$	-		$	-
	(1) Net change in fair value of the effective portion classified into other comprehensive income ("OCI")
	(2) Effective portion classified within direct operating cost
	(3) There were no ineffective portions for the period presented.

Financial_Instruments

Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]	16	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, 2014 and 2013, because of the relative short maturity of these instruments.
	“Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” defines 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.
	The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 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 and liabilities measured at fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to their fair value measurement.
	31-Dec-14		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Liabilities
	Derivatives		$	-	$	337	$	-
	Contingent Considerations		$	-	$	-	$	553
	31-Dec-13			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Liabilities
	Derivatives		$	-	$	577	$	-
	The Level 2 liabilities 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, 2014 and 2013 are included in accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
	The acquisition of MediaMiser includes contingent consideration that requires additional amounts to be paid by the Company based on MediaMiser’s revenues and EBITDA during the period from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017. The fair value measurement of the contingent consideration obligation is determined using Level 3 unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity by applying the probability-weighted discounted cash flow approach. The fair value of the contingent consideration as of December 31, 2014 was $0.6 million and the Company has recorded this amount in long term obligations in the consolidated financial statements.
	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 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, 2014
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, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:
				Additions
	Description	Balance at Beginning of Year		Charged to Costs and		Charged to Other Accounts		Deductions		Balance at End of Year
				Expenses
	2014
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	608	$	118	$	-	$	-	$	726
	Valuation allowance		8,060		1,125		-		-		9,185
	Total	$	8,668	$	1,243	$	-	$	-	$	9,911
	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

Description_of_Business_and_Su1

Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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, 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, intangible assets, goodwill, valuation of deferred tax assets, valuation of securities underlying stock-based compensation, litigation accruals, pension benefits, purchase price allocation of the assets acquired in the acquisition of MediaMiser and Bulldog Reporter, valuation of derivative instruments and estimated accruals for various tax exposures.
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Revenue Recognition-For CS segment revenue is recognized based on the quantity delivered or resources utilized, the period in which services are performed and delivered 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, which are not significant to the overall revenues, are recognized on the percentage of completion method of accounting, as services are performed or milestones are achieved.
	For IADS segment revenue is recognized primarily earned based on the quantity delivered, and the period in which services are performed and deliverables are made as per contracts.
	MIS segment derives its revenues primarily from subscription arrangements. Revenue from subscriptions are recognized monthly when access to the service is provided to the end user and there are no significant remaining obligations, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the fees are fixed or determinable and collection is reasonably assured.
	Revenues include reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses, with the corresponding out-of-pocket expenses included in direct operating costs.
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 the U.S. dollar. 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, 2014 and 2013 were translated at the exchange rate in effect as of those dates. Nonmonetary assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity were translated at the appropriate historical rates. Included in direct operating costs are exchange losses (gains) resulting from such transactions of approximately $246,000, $645,000 and $431,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The financial statements of the foreign subsidiaries located in Germany and Canada are the Euro and the Canadian dollar, respectively. The financial statements of these subsidiaries are reported in these respective currencies. Financial information is translated from the applicable functional currency to the U.S. dollar (the reporting currency) for inclusion in our consolidated financial statements. Income, expenses and cash flows are translated at weighted average exchange rates prevailing during the fiscal period, and assets and liabilities are translated at fiscal period-end exchange rates. Resulting translation adjustments are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders' equity. Foreign exchange transaction gains or losses are included in direct operating costs in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). The amount of foreign currency translation adjustment as of December 31, 2014 was $447,000. There was no foreign currency translation adjustment as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 as these subsidiaries were either acquired or formed in 2014.
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.
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.
	During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $0.4 million representing the write-off of certain long lived assets on account of the consolidation of two India-based production facilities.
	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
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, 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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 the 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 could not 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,
			2014		2013		2012
	Direct operating costs		$	390	$	280	$	109
	Selling and adminstrative expenses			766		655		868
	Total stock-based compensation		$	1,156	$	935	$	977
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, 2014 and 2013, 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, 2014, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $24.2 million, of which $22.5 million was held by its foreign subsidiaries with local banks located in Asia and $1.7 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, 2014 and 2013 is deferred revenue amounting to $1.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recent Accounting Pronouncements-In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance on revenue from contracts with clients. This update is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. It also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. This accounting guidance is effective prospectively for annual reporting periods, and interim periods within those periods, beginning after December 15, 2016 and early adoption is not permitted. Companies may use either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach to adopt the new standard when it takes effect. The Company has not yet determined the potential effects of the adoption of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued guidance on accounting for share-based payments when the terms of an award provide that a performance target could be achieved after the requisite service period. This new guidance requires that a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant date fair value of the award. This update further clarifies that compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered. This accounting guidance is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact 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, 2014
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,
		2014		2013		2012
	Direct operating costs	$	390	$	280	$	109
	Selling and adminstrative expenses		766		655		868
	Total stock-based compensation	$	1,156	$	935	$	977

Property_and_equipment_Tables

Property and equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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
		2014		2013
	Equipment	$	13,719	$	17,327
	Software		4,863		4,045
	Furniture and equipment		2,348		2,600
	Leasehold improvements		4,919		5,810
	Total		25,849		29,782
	Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization		-19,934		-23,699
		$	5,915	$	6,083

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes (in thousands) the fair value of the consideration transferred or to be transferred, to acquire MediaMiser.
		Amount
	Cash (net of working capital adjustment of $862)	$	3,225
	Shares of common stock payable by July 28, 2015		587
	Shares of common stock payable by July 28, 2016		697
	Contingent consideration		585
		$	5,094
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	The Company has finalized third party valuations of certain non-monetary assets, intangible assets and contingent consideration. The following table summarizes (in thousands) the purchase price allocation for the acquisition:
	Purchase price allocation for the acquisition
		Amount
	Accounts receivable	$	468
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		288
	Property and equipment, net		181
	Other assets		21
	Developed technology		2,629
	Customer relationships		2,555
	Trademarks and tradenames		297
	Total identifiable assets acquired		6,439
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses		583
	Accrued salaries, wages and related benefits		315
	Deferred revenues		382
	Income and other taxes		310
	Deferred tax liability		751
	Capital lease obligation		38
	Total liabilities assumed		2,379
	Net identifiable assets acquired		4,060
	Goodwill		1,034
	Net assets acquired	$	5,094
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]	The following unaudited pro forma summary presents consolidated information of the Company as if the business combination had occurred on January 1, 2012 (amount in thousands, except per share amounts):
		December 31
		2014		2013		2012
	Revenues:
	As reported	$	59,076	$	64,249	$	86,591
	Proforma	$	61,524	$	67,872	$	89,536
	Net income (loss) attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries:
	As reported	$	-974	$	-10,632	$	7,473
	Proforma	$	-1,106	$	-10,491	$	7,716
	Basic net income (loss) per share:
	As reported	$	-0.04	$	-0.43	$	0.3
	Proforma	$	-0.04	$	-0.42	$	0.31
	Diluted net income (loss) per share:
	As reported	$	-0.04	$	-0.43	$	0.28
	Proforma	$	-0.04	$	-0.42	$	0.29

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill as of December 31, 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
	Goodwill
	Balance as of January 1, 2014	$	675
	Goodwill recorded in connection with an acquisition		1,034
	Foreign currency translation adjustment		-74
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	1,635
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	Information regarding our acquisition-related intangible assets is as follows (in thousands):
		December 31, 2014
		Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net
	Developed technology	$	2,369	$	-98	$	2,271
	Customer relationships		2,439		-84		2,355
	Trademarks and tradenames		596		-11		585
	Patents		50		-		50
	Total	$	5,454	$	-193	$	5,261
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Estimated annual amortization expense for intangible assets subsequent to December 31, 2014 is as follows (in thousands):
	Year	Amortization
	2015	$	532
	2016		532
	2017		532
	2018		532
	2019		532
	Thereafter		2,601
		$	5,261

Income_taxes_Tables

Income taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
		2014			2013			2012
	Current income tax expense:
	Foreign	$	778		$	946		$	1,912
	Federal		-			-24			-
	State and local		22			13			11
			800			935			1,923
	Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
	Foreign		-413			-493			-69
	Federal		19			4,530			-738
	State and local		-			479			34
			-394			4,516			-773
	Provision for income taxes	$	406		$	5,451		$	1,150
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 in the period ended December 31, 2014 is summarized as follows:
		2014				2013				2012
	Federal statutory rate		-34	%			-34	%			34	%
	Effect of:
	State income taxes (net of federal tax benefit)		-2.1				-2.1				3
	Taxes on foreign income at rates that differ from U.S.
	statutory rate		-11.7				-0.6				-21.8
	Change in valuation allowance on deferred tax assets		94.1				106.3				-
	Increase (decrease) in unrecognized tax benefits		-21.7				1.6				1.4
	Other		2.1				2.6				0.2
	Effective tax rate		26.7	%			73.8	%			16.8	%
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, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Deferred income tax assets:
	Allowances not currently deductible	$	341		$	388
	Depreciation and amortization		2,066			2,018
	Equity compensation not currently deductible		1,228			1,080
	Net operating loss carryforwards		6,164			4,479
	Expenses not deductible until paid		915			974
	Tax credit carryforwards		176			176
	Derivatives		125			213
	Other		263			113
	Total gross deferred income tax assets before valuation allowance		11,278			9,441
	Valuation allowance		-9,627			-8,060
	Net deferred income tax assets		1,651			1,381
	Deferred income tax liabilities:
	Acquisition of MediaMiser		-670			-
	Other		-284			-247
	Totals		-954			-247
	Net deferred tax assets	$	697		$	1,134
	Net deferred income tax asset-current		254			45
	Net deferred income tax asset-long term		1,397			1,336
	Net deferred income tax liability-current		-75			-57
	Net deferred income tax liability-long term		-879			-190
	Net deferred income tax assets	$	697		$	1,134
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:
		2014			2013			2012
	United States	$	-4,259		$	-8,482		$	-1,920
	Foreign		2,739			1,098			8,759
	Total	$	-1,520		$	-7,384		$	6,839
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):
		2014			2013
	Balance at beginning of year	$	2,245		$	2,442
	Increase for tax position in prior years		206			-
	Decrease for tax position in prior years		-722			-
	Interest accrual		53			57
	Foreign currency revaluation		-22			-254
	Balance at end of year	$	1,760		$	2,245

Longterm_obligations_Tables

Long-term obligations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	Total long-term obligations as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 consist of the following (in thousands):
		2014		2013
	Vendor obligations
	Capital lease obligations (1)	656		17
	Deferred lease payments (2)	792		764
	Microsoft license (3)	759		-
	Acquisition related liability (4)	1,735		-
	Pension obligations
	Accrued pension liability	3,204		3,317
		7,146		4,098
	Less:  Current portion of long-term obligations	1,606		351
	Total	5,540		3,747
	(1) In March 2014, the Company entered into an equipment sale leaseback agreement with a financing company. The cash proceeds from the transaction were $0.9 million. The Company leased the equipment for a period of 36 months at an effective interest rate of approximately 6% and has the option to purchase the equipment at a nominal amount at the end of the lease term. The Company has accounted for this transaction as a financing arrangement, wherein the equipment remains on the Company’s books and will continue to be depreciated. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had made $0.3 million in lease payments under the sale leaseback agreement.
	(2) Deferred lease payments represents the effect of straight-lining non-financing type lease payments over the respective lease terms.
	(3) In March 2014, 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 2017. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company is obligated to pay approximately $0.4 million annually over the term of the agreement. The total cost, net of deferred interest (in thousands), was allocated to the following asset accounts in 2014:
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	356
	Other assets		713
	Property and equipment		136
		$	1,205
	(4) Amount represents a portion of the purchase price consideration for the acquisition of MediaMiser to be paid by the Company as follows (after giving effect of foreign currency movements): $0.5 million on July 28, 2015 in shares of the Innodata Inc.’s common stock or at the Company’s option in cash and $0.6 million on July 28, 2016 in shares of the Innodata Inc.’s common stock or at the Company’s option in cash. In addition, the Company agreed to pay up to a maximum of $4.3 million of contingent consideration based on MediaMiser achieving certain revenue and EBITDA levels during the period from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017. The fair value of the contingent consideration as of December 31, 2014 was $0.6 million.

Commitments_and_contingencies_

Commitments and contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable leases, by year and in the aggregate as of December 31, 2014 (in thousands) are as follows:
	Years Ending December 31,
	2015	$	156
	2016		164
	2017		32
	2018		-
	2019		-
	Thereafter		-
	Total minimum lease payments	$	352

Pension_benefits_Tables

Pension benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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,
		2014			2013		2012
	Amortization of transition obligation	$	39		$	112	$	90
	Actuarial gain (loss)		574			-185		-228
	Totals	$	613		$	-73	$	-138
	Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) not yet
	reflected in net periodic pension cost, net of taxes:
	Actuarial gain	$	756		$	178
	Transition obligation		-253			-294
	Totals	$	503		$	-116
	Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss expected to
	be amortized in 2015 net periodic pension cost, net of taxes:
	Actuarial gain	$	-130
	Transition obligation		43
	Totals	$	-87
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 as of and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014:
	Benefit Obligations:
	Change in the Benefit Obligation:
		2014			2013		2012
	Projected benefit obligation at beginning of the year	$	3,652		$	3,552	$	2,695
	Service cost		491			517		420
	Interest cost		222			238		218
	Actuarial loss (gain)		-855			115		186
	Curtailments		-			-328		-
	Foreign currency exchange rate changes		132			-359		101
	Benefits paid		-111			-83		-68
	Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	3,531		$	3,652	$	3,552
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
	Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost:
		2014			2013		2012
	Service cost	$	491		$	517	$	420
	Interest cost		222			238		218
	Curtailments		-			-328		-
	Actuarial loss recognized		4			92		30
	Net periodic pension cost	$	717		$	519	$	668
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]	The assumptions for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014 are as follows:
		2014		2013		2012
	Discount rate	4.7% -9.5%		4.8%-12%		5.8%-14%
	Rate of increase in compensation levels	6%-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,
	2015	$	373
	2016		154
	2017		127
	2018		173
	2019		48
	2020 to 2024		889
		$	1,764

Stock_Options_Tables

Stock Options (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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,
		2014				2013				2012
	Weighted average fair value of options granted	$	1.35			$	1.89			$	2.32
	Risk-free interest rate		1.68	%			0.76	%			0.65%-0.74	%
	Expected life (years)		5				7-May				5
	Expected volatility factor		55	%			67	%			69	%
	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, 2014, and changes during the year then ended, is presented below:
							Weighted-Average Remaining
		Number of Options		Weighted - Average Exercise Price			Contractual Term (years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding at January 1, 2014	3,048,069		$	2.99
	Granted	1,292,000			2.79
	Exercised	-434,200			1.73
	Forfeited/Expired	-264,012			3.24
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014	3,641,857		$	3.05		4.92		$	534,777
	Exercisable at December 31, 2014	1,344,982		$	3.04		3.63		$	300,687
	Vested and Expected to Vest at December 31, 2014	3,641,857		$	3.05		4.92		$	534,777
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, 2014, and changes during the period then ended, are presented below:
				Weighted-Average Grant Date
		Number of Shares		Fair Value
	Unvested at January 1, 2014	25,000		$	3.31
	Granted	-			-
	Vested	-17,500			3.62
	Forfeited/Expired
	Unvested at December 31, 2014	7,500		$	2.59

Comprehensive_income_loss_Tabl

Comprehensive income (loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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, 2014 and 2013, and reclassifications out of other comprehensive income (loss) for the years then ended, are presented below (in thousands):
						Foreign Currency Translation		Accumulated Other
		Pension Liability Adjustment		Fair Value of Derivatives		Adjustment		Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Balance at January 1, 2014	$	-116	$	-576	$	-	$	-692
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes		574		140		-447		267
	Total other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes		458		-436		-447		-425
	Net amount reclassified to earnings		39		99		-		138
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	497	$	-337	$	-447	$	-287
							Foreign Currency Translation		Accumulated Other
			Pension Liability Adjustment		Fair Value of Derivatives		Adjustment		Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Balance at January 1, 2013	$	-43	$	80	$	-	$	37
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, 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

Segment_reporting_and_concentr1

Segment reporting and concentrations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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,
		2014		2013		2012
	Revenues:
	Content Services	$	56,794	$	63,102	$	85,386
	IADS		614		1,147		1,205
	MIS		1,668		-		-
	Total Consolidated	$	59,076	$	64,249	$	86,591
	Income (loss) before provision for income taxes(1):
	Content Services	$	6,356	$	6,212	$	14,775
	IADS		-7,572		-13,596		-7,936
	MIS		-304		-		-
	Total Consolidated	$	-1,520	$	-7,384	$	6,839
	Income (loss) before provision for income taxes(2):
	Content Services	$	4,363	$	4,392	$	13,137
	IADS		-5,582		-11,776		-6,298
	MIS		-301		-		-
	Total Consolidated	$	-1,520	$	-7,384	$	6,839
		December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Total assets:
	Content Services	$	46,681	$	48,981
	IADS		540		1,016
	MIS		7,640		-
	Total Consolidated	$	54,861	$	49,997
		December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Goodwill:
	Content Services	$	675	$	675
	MIS		960		-
	Total Consolidated	$	1,635	$	675
	(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, 2014 and 2013 by geographic region are comprised of:
		2014		2013
		(in thousands)
	United States	$	1,600	$	1,151
	Foreign countries:
	Canada		6,061		-
	India		2,136		2,660
	Philippines		2,081		1,917
	Sri Lanka		890		989
	Israel		29		41
	Germany		14		-
	Total foreign		11,211		5,607
	Total	$	12,811	$	6,758
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, 2014 by geographic region (determined based upon client’s domicile), are as follows:
		2014		2013		2012
		(in thousands)
	United States	$	31,489	$	41,616	$	65,533
	The Netherlands		9,870		9,163		7,658
	United Kingdom		9,113		8,128		8,529
	Canada		3,126		1,726		441
	Others - principally Europe		5,478		3,616		4,430
	Total	$	59,076	$	64,249	$	86,591

Income_Loss_per_Share_Tables

Income (Loss) per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]		For the Years Ended December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
		(in thousands)
	Net income (loss) attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries	$	-974	$	-10,632	$	7,473
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		25,232		24,997		24,895
	Dilutive effect of outstanding options		-		-		1,337
	Adjusted for dilutive computation		25,232		24,997		26,232

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud1

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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)
	2014
	Revenues	$	14,066	$	14,314	$	14,804	$	15,892
	Gross profit	$	3,775	$	2,995	$	4,131	$	4,270
	Net income (loss) and income (loss) per share attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries:
	Net income (loss)	$	189	$	-663	$	-219	$	-281
	Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share	$	0.01	$	-0.03	$	-0.01	$	-0.01
	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 and diluted net income (loss) per share	$	0.01	$	-	$	-0.47	$	0.03

Derivatives_Tables

Derivatives (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
		Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value
				2014			2013
	Derivative designated as hedging instruments
	Foreign currency forwards contracts	Accrued expenses		$	337		$	577
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, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):
		2014			2013			2012
	Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI(1)	$	141		$	743		$	966
	Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income(2)	$	-99		$	-1,445		$	-941
	Net gain recognized in income(3)	$	-		$	-		$	-
	(1) Net change in fair value of the effective portion classified into other comprehensive income ("OCI")
	(2) Effective portion classified within direct operating cost
	(3) There were no ineffective portions for the period presented.

Financial_Instruments_Tables

Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 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 and liabilities measured at fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to their fair value measurement.
	31-Dec-14	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Liabilities
	Derivatives	$	-	$	337	$	-
	Contingent Considerations	$	-	$	-	$	553
	31-Dec-13		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Liabilities
	Derivatives	$	-	$	577	$	-

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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Direct operating costs	$43,905	$49,127	$57,382
Total stock-based compensation	1,156	935	977
Stock Option [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Direct operating costs	390	280	109
Selling and adminstrative expenses	766	655	868
Total stock-based compensation	$1,156	$935	$977

Description_of_Business_and_Su4

Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax		$246,000	$645,000	$431,000
Asset Impairment Charges	400,000	374,000	5,524,000	505,000
Deferred Revenue	1,300,000	1,300,000	600,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value	24,216,000	24,216,000	24,752,000	25,425,000	11,389,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax		447,000	0	0
UNITED STATES
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value	1,700,000	1,700,000
Synodex [Member]
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage By Parent	90.00%	90.00%
DocGenix [Member]
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage By Parent	94.00%	94.00%
Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value	$22,500,000	$22,500,000

Property_and_equipment_Details

Property and equipment (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total	$25,849	$29,782
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	-19,934	-23,699
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	5,915	6,083
Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total	13,719	17,327
Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total	4,863	4,045
Furniture and equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total	2,348	2,600
Leasehold improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total	$4,919	$5,810

Property_and_equipment_Details1

Property and equipment (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization		$3,046,000	$3,653,000	$3,897,000
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	400,000
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		$2,500,000	$3,000,000	$3,100,000

Acquisitions_Details

Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash (net of working capital adjustment of $862)	$3,375	$0	$0
MediaMiser [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash (net of working capital adjustment of $862)	3,225
Shares of common stock payable by July 28, 2015	587
Shares of common stock payable by July 28, 2016	697
Contingent consideration	585
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$5,094

Acquisitions_Details_1

Acquisitions (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jul. 28, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$1,635	$675
MediaMiser [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable			468
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			288
Property and equipment, net			181
Other assets			21
Total identifiable assets acquired			6,439
Accounts payable and accrued expenses			583
Accrued salaries, wages and related benefits			315
Deferred revenues			382
Income and other taxes			310
Deferred tax liability			751
Capital lease obligation			38
Total liabilities assumed			2,379
Net identifiable assets acquired			4,060
Goodwill			1,034
Net assets acquired			5,094
MediaMiser [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill			2,629
MediaMiser [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill			2,555
MediaMiser [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill			$297

Acquisitions_Details_2

Acquisitions (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Revenues:
As reported	$15,892	$14,804	$14,314	$14,066	$15,440	$15,746	$16,160	$16,903	$59,076	$64,249	$86,591
Proforma									61,524	67,872	89,536
Net income (loss) attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries:
As reported	-281	-219	-663	189	865	-11,692	-121	316	-974	-10,632	7,473
Proforma									($1,106)	($10,491)	$7,716
Basic net income (loss) per share:
As reported	($0.01)	($0.01)	($0.03)	$0.01	$0.03	($0.47)	$0	$0.01	($0.04)	($0.43)	$0.30
Proforma									($0.04)	($0.42)	$0.31
Diluted net income (loss) per share:
As reported									($0.04)	($0.43)	$0.28
Proforma									($0.04)	($0.42)	$0.29

Acquisitions_Details_Textual

Acquisitions (Details Textual) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Basis for Amount	The contingent consideration if earned is payable in May 2017 in cash, or at the Companys option in up to 70% in Innodata Inc.s common stock with the balance in cash.
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Expenses and Losses Recognized		$0.10
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Remaining Amortization Period		5 years
MediaMiser [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Noncontingent Consideration	5.4
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired	50.00%
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	4.1
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High	4.6
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	19.00%
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	0.6	$0.60
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	11 years
MediaMiser [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	10 years
MediaMiser [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	12 years
MediaMiser [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	10 years
MediaMiser [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired	100.00%
MediaMiser [Member] | Preferred Stock [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired	100.00%

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance	$675
Goodwill recorded in connection with an acquisition	1,034
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-74
Balance	$1,635

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$5,454
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	-193
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	5,261
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	2,369
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	-98
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	2,271
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	2,439
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	-84
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	2,355
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	596
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	-11
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	585
Patents [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	50
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	0
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$50

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets4

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2015	$532
2016	532
2017	532
2018	532
2019	532
Thereafter	2,601
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$5,261

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets5

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$0.20

Income_taxes_Details

Income taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current income tax expense:
Foreign	$778	$946	$1,912
Federal	0	-24	0
State and local	22	13	11
Current income tax expense (benefit)	800	935	1,923
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
Foreign	-413	-493	-69
Federal	19	4,530	-738
State and local	0	479	34
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	-383	4,617	-762
Provision for income taxes	$406	$5,451	$1,150

Income_taxes_Details_1

Income taxes (Details 1)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
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%	-2.10%	3.00%
Taxes on foreign income at rates that differ from U.S. statutory rate	-11.70%	-0.60%	-21.80%
Change in valuation allowance on deferred tax assets	94.10%	106.30%	0.00%
Increase (decrease) in unrecognized tax benefits	-21.70%	1.60%	1.40%
Other	2.10%	2.60%	0.20%
Effective tax rate	26.70%	73.80%	16.80%

Income_taxes_Details_2

Income taxes (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred income tax assets:
Allowances not currently deductible	$341	$388
Depreciation and amortization	2,066	2,018
Equity compensation not currently deductible	1,228	1,080
Net operating loss carryforwards	6,164	4,479
Expenses not deductible until paid	915	974
Tax credit carryforwards	176	176
Derivatives	125	213
Other	263	113
Total gross deferred income tax assets before valuation allowance	11,278	9,441
Valuation allowance	-9,627	-8,060
Net deferred income tax assets	1,651	1,381
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Acquisition of MediaMiser	-670	0
Other	-284	-247
Totals	-954	-247
Net deferred tax assets	697	1,134
Net deferred income tax asset-current	254	45
Net deferred income tax asset-long term	1,397	1,336
Net deferred income tax liability-current	-75	-57
Net deferred income tax liability-long term	-879	-190
Net deferred income tax assets	$697	$1,134

Income_taxes_Details_3

Income taxes (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Taxes [Line Items]
United States	($4,259)	($8,482)	($1,920)
Foreign	2,739	1,098	8,759
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	($1,520)	($7,384)	$6,839

Income_taxes_Details_4

Income taxes (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	$2,245	$2,442
Increase for tax position in prior years	206	0
Decrease for tax position in prior years	-722	0
Interest accrual	53	57
Foreign currency revaluation	-22	-254
Balance at end of year	$1,760	$2,245

Income_taxes_Details_Textual

Income taxes (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008	Dec. 31, 2006	Dec. 31, 2005
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued		$600,000	$800,000
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)		-413,000	-493,000	-69,000
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)		406,000	5,451,000	1,150,000
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	7,100,000	1,500,000	8,100,000
Valuation Allowance Deferred Tax Asset From Unrealized Losses On Foreign Currency	700,000
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries		34,700,000
Income Tax Holiday, Aggregate Dollar Amount		200,000	100,000	1,100,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits		1,760,000	2,245,000	2,442,000
Windfall [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards		4,700,000
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards		20,800,000
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards		22,200,000
Indian Bureau Of Taxation [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations		257,000				1,000,000	301,000	281,000
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions		476,000
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)		146,000
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)		300,000			722,000
Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Date1		These net operating loss carryforwards expire at various times through the year 2033.
MediaMiser [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards		1,200,000
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount		200,000
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date		31-Dec-28
MediaMiser [Member] | Research Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount		$900,000

Longterm_obligations_Details

Long-term obligations (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Vendor obligations
Capital lease obligations	$656	[1]	$17	[1]
Deferred lease payments	792	[2]	764	[2]
Microsoft license	759	[3]	0	[3]
Acquisition related liability	1,735		0
Pension obligations
Accrued pension liability	3,204		3,317
Long-term Debt	7,146		4,098
Less: Current portion of long-term obligations	1,606		351
Total	$5,540		$3,747
[1]	In March 2014, the Company entered into an equipment sale leaseback agreement with a financing company. The cash proceeds from the transaction were $0.9 million. The Company leased the equipment for a period of 36 months at an effective interest rate of approximately 6% and has the option to purchase the equipment at a nominal amount at the end of the lease term. The Company has accounted for this transaction as a financing arrangement, wherein the equipment remains on the Companybs books and will continue to be depreciated. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had made $0.3 million in lease payments under the sale leaseback agreement.
[2]	Deferred lease payments represents the effect of straight-lining non-financing type lease payments over the respective lease terms.
[3]	In March 2014, 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 2017. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company is obligated to pay approximately $0.4 million annually over the term of the agreement.

Longterm_obligations_Details_1

Long-term obligations (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Microsoft Licenses Obligations	$759	[1]	$0	[1]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Microsoft Licenses Obligations	356
Other assets [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Microsoft Licenses Obligations	713
Property and equipment [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Microsoft Licenses Obligations	$136
[1]	In March 2014, 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 2017. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company is obligated to pay approximately $0.4 million annually over the term of the agreement.

Longterm_obligations_Details_T

Long-term obligations (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2014	Jul. 28, 2016	Jul. 28, 2015	Jul. 28, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from Long-term Capital Lease Obligations	$859,000	$0	$0
MediaMiser [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable	587,000
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	600,000						600,000
MediaMiser [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Current	4,300,000
Vendor Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
License Costs				400,000
Sale Leaseback Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Capital Lease Obligations Lease Period				36 months
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Imputed Interest Rate				6.00%
Proceeds from Long-term Capital Lease Obligations				900,000
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Rent Expense	300,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | MediaMiser [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable					$600,000	$500,000

Commitments_and_contingencies_1

Commitments and contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Years Ending December 31,
2015	$156
2016	164
2017	32
2018	0
2019	0
Thereafter	0
Total minimum lease payments	$352

Commitments_and_contingencies_2

Commitments and contingencies (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated Litigation Liability	$8,000,000
Litigation Settlement, Expense	100,000
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	3,000,000	3,300,000	3,600,000
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	5,915,000	6,083,000
Liens Under Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	$600,000

Pension_benefits_Details

Pension benefits (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amortization of transition obligation	$39	$112	$90
Actuarial gain (loss)	574	-185	-228
Pension liability adjustment, net of taxes	613	-73	-138
Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) not yet reflected in net periodic pension cost, net of taxes:
Actuarial gain	756	178
Transition obligation	-253	-294
Totals	503	-116
Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss expected to be amortized in 2015 net periodic pension cost, net of taxes:
Actuarial gain	-130
Transition obligation	43
Totals	($87)

Pension_benefits_Details_1

Pension benefits (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of the year	$3,652	$3,552	$2,695
Service cost	491	517	420
Interest cost	222	238	218
Actuarial loss (gain)	-855	115	186
Curtailments	0	-328	0
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	132	-359	101
Benefits paid	-111	-83	-68
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$3,531	$3,652	$3,552

Pension_benefits_Details_2

Pension benefits (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$491	$517	$420
Interest cost	222	238	218
Curtailments	0	-328	0
Actuarial loss recognized	4	92	30
Net periodic pension cost	$717	$519	$668

Pension_benefits_Details_3

Pension benefits (Details 3)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.70%	4.80%	5.80%
Rate of increase in compensation levels	6.00%	7.00%	7.00%
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	9.50%	12.00%	14.00%
Rate of increase in compensation levels	9.00%	9.00%	9.00%

Pension_benefits_Details_4

Pension benefits (Details 4) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Years Ending December 31,
2015	$373
2016	154
2017	127
2018	173
2019	48
2020 to 2024	889
Estimated Future Benefit Payments,Net	$1,764

Pension_benefits_Details_Textu

Pension benefits (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension Expense	$717,000	$519,000	$668,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	1,800,000	1,800,000
Defined Contribution Plan, Entities Matching Contribution, Amount	$100,000

Capital_Stock_Details_Textual

Capital Stock (Details Textual) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 27, 2012
Capital Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized		75,000,000	75,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized		5,000,000	5,000,000
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance		5,095,000
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	2,000,000
Stockholders Rights Agreement Expiration Date		13-Jan-16
Stockholders Rights Agreement [Member]
Capital Stock [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage				20.00%
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		0.001

Stock_Options_Details

Stock Options (Details) (Employee Stock Option [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average fair value of options granted (in dollars per share)	$1.35	$1.89	$2.32
Risk-free interest rate	1.68%	0.76%
Expected life (years)	5 years		5 years
Expected volatility factor	55.00%	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%
Expected life (years)		5 years
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate			0.74%
Expected life (years)		7 years

Stock_Options_Details_1

Stock Options (Details 1) (Employee Stock Option [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Options, Outstanding at January 1, 2014 (in shares)	3,048,069
Number of Options, Granted (in shares)	1,292,000
Number of Options, Exercised (in shares)	-434,200
Number of Options, Forfeited/Expired (in shares)	-264,012
Number of Options, Outstanding at December 31, 2014 (in shares)	3,641,857
Number of Options, Exercisable at December 31, 2014 (in shares)	1,344,982
Number of Options, Vested and Expected to Vest at December 31, 2014 (in shares)	3,641,857
Weighted - Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at January 1, 2014 (in dollars per share)	$2.99
Weighted - Average Exercise Price, Granted (in dollars per shares)	$2.79
Weighted - Average Exercise Price, Exercised (in dollars per share)	$1.73
Weighted - Average Exercise Price, Forfeited/Expired (in dollars per share)	$3.24
Weighted - Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at December 31, 2014 (in dollars per share)	$3.05
Weighted - Average Exercise Price, Exercisable at December 31, 2014 (in dollars per share)	$3.04
Weighted - Average Exercise Price, Vested and Expected to Vest at December 31, 2014 (in dollars per share)	$3.05
Weighted - Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding at December 31, 2014 (in years)	4 years 11 months 1 day
Weighted - Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable at December 31, 2014 (in years)	3 years 7 months 17 days
Weighted - Average Remaining Contractual Term, Vested and Expected to Vest at December 31, 2014 (in years)	4 years 11 months 1 day
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding at December 31, 2014	$534,777
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable at December 31, 2014	300,687
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested and Expected to Vest at December 31, 2014	$534,777

Stock_Options_Details_2

Stock Options (Details 2) (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Unvested at January 1, 2014 (in shares)	25,000
Number of Shares, Granted (in shares)	0
Number of Shares, Vested (in shares)	-17,500
Number of Shares, Forfeited/Expired (in shares)
Number of Shares, Unvested at December 31, 2014 (in shares)	7,500
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Unvested at January 1, 2014 (in dollars per share)	$3.31
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted (in dollars per share)	$0
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested (in dollars per share)	$3.62
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited/Expired (in dollars per share)
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Unvested at December 31, 2014 (in dollars per share)	$2.59

Stock_Options_Details_Textual

Stock Options (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-Based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized	$2,000,000
Stock Issued During Period Value Stock Options Exercised1	330,000	72,000	574,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value	600,000	500,000	500,000
2013 Stock Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Number Of Shares Authorized	2,138,655
2009 Stock Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	41,096
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period Shares Stock Options Exercised				154,000	126,000
Stock Issued During Period Value Stock Options Exercised1				400,000	100,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period				137,065	19,688
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation				$22,891	$158,023
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation				7,866	49,382
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period				9,069	56,930

Comprehensive_income_loss_Deta

Comprehensive income (loss) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Pension Liability Adjustment, Other comprehensive income (loss):
Pension Liability Adjustment, Balance at Beginning of the Period	($116)	($43)
Pension Liability Adjustment, Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes	574	-185
Pension Liability Adjustment, Total other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, net of taxes	458	-228
Pension Liability Adjustment, Net amount reclassified to earnings	39	112
Pension Liability Adjustment, Balance at End of the Period	497	-116
Fair Value of Derivatives, Other comprehensive income (loss):
Fair Value of Derivatives, Balance at Beginning of the Period	-576	80
Fair Value of Derivatives, Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes	140	789
Fair Value of Derivatives, Total other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, net of taxes	-436	869
Fair Value of Derivatives, Net amount reclassified to earnings	99	-1,445
Fair Value of Derivatives, Balance at End of the Period	-337	-576
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Balance at Beginning of the Period	0	0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes	-447	0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Total other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, net of taxes	-447	0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net amount reclassified to earnings	0	0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Balance at End of the period	-447	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss), Other comprehensive income (loss):
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss), Balance at Beginning of the period	-692	37
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss), Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes	267	604
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss), Total other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, net of taxes	-425	641
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss), Net amount reclassified to earnings	138	-1,333
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss), Balance at End of the period	($287)	($692)

Segment_reporting_and_concentr2

Segment reporting and concentrations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$15,892	$14,804	$14,314	$14,066	$15,440	$15,746	$16,160	$16,903	$59,076		$64,249		$86,591
Assets	54,861				49,997				54,861		49,997
Goodwill	1,635				675				1,635		675
Before Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes									-1,520	[1]	-7,384	[1]	6,839	[1]
After Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes									-1,520	[2]	-7,384	[2]	6,839	[2]
Content Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									56,794		63,102		85,386
Assets	46,681				48,981				46,681		48,981
Goodwill	675				675				675		675
Content Services [Member] | Before Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes									6,356	[1]	6,212	[1]	14,775	[1]
Content Services [Member] | After Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes									4,363	[2]	4,392	[2]	13,137	[2]
IADS [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									614		1,147		1,205
Assets	540				1,016				540		1,016
IADS [Member] | Before Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes									-7,572	[1]	-13,596	[1]	-7,936	[1]
IADS [Member] | After Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes									-5,582	[2]	-11,776	[2]	-6,298	[2]
MIS [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									1,668		0		0
Assets	7,640				0				7,640		0
Goodwill	960				0				960		0
MIS [Member] | Before Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes									-304	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
MIS [Member] | After Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes									($301)	[2]	$0	[2]	$0	[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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long - lived assets	$12,811	$6,758
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long - lived assets	1,600	1,151
Philippines
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long - lived assets	2,081	1,917
India
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long - lived assets	2,136	2,660
Sri Lanka
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long - lived assets	890	989
Canada
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long - lived assets	6,061	0
Israel
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long - lived assets	29	41
Foreign Countries
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long - lived assets	11,211	5,607
GERMANY
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long - lived assets	$14	$0

Segment_reporting_and_concentr4

Segment reporting and concentrations (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$15,892	$14,804	$14,314	$14,066	$15,440	$15,746	$16,160	$16,903	$59,076	$64,249	$86,591
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									31,489	41,616	65,533
The Netherlands
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									9,870	9,163	7,658
United Kingdom
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									9,113	8,128	8,529
CANADA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									3,126	1,726	441
Other - principally Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									$5,478	$3,616	$4,430

Recovered_Sheet1

Segment Reporting and Concentrations (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	10.00%	10.00%
Foreign Customer [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	47.00%	35.00%	24.00%
Foreign Customer [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	49.00%	38.00%
Two clients [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	27.00%	26.00%	41.00%
Two other clients [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	14.00%	15.00%	10.00%
Concentration Risks, Types, No Concentration Percentage [Abstract]
Concentration Risk, Customer			less than 10%
Four Clients [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	58.00%	65.00%
One Other Client [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	10.00%	15.00%	10.00%
Concentration Risks, Types, No Concentration Percentage [Abstract]
Concentration Risk, Customer	less than 10%

Income_Loss_per_Share_Details

Income (Loss) per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
Net income (loss) attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries	($281)	($219)	($663)	$189	$865	($11,692)	($121)	$316	($974)	($10,632)	$7,473
Weighted average common shares outstanding									25,232	24,997	24,895
Dilutive effect of outstanding options									0	0	1,337
Adjusted for dilutive computation									25,232	24,997	26,232

Income_Loss_per_Share_Details_

Income (Loss) per Share (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share, Amount	2.2	1.5
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share, Amount	1.4	1.5	0.1

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, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$15,892	$14,804	$14,314	$14,066	$15,440	$15,746	$16,160	$16,903	$59,076	$64,249	$86,591
Gross Profit	4,270	4,131	2,995	3,775	4,496	3,773	2,741	4,112
Net income (loss) attributable to Innodata Inc. and Subsidiaries:
Net income (loss)	($281)	($219)	($663)	$189	$865	($11,692)	($121)	$316	($974)	($10,632)	$7,473
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	($0.01)	($0.01)	($0.03)	$0.01	$0.03	($0.47)	$0	$0.01	($0.04)	($0.43)	$0.30

Derivatives_Details

Derivatives (Details) (Accrued expenses [Member], Foreign currency forward contracts [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued expenses [Member] | Foreign currency forward contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Liabilities	$337	$577

Derivatives_Details_1

Derivatives (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI	$141	[1]	$743	[1]	$966	[1]
Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income	-99	[2]	-1,445	[2]	-941	[2]
Net gain recognized in income	$0	[3]	$0	[3]	$0	[3]
[1]	Net change in fair value of the effective portion classified into other comprehensive income ("OCI")
[2]	Effective portion classified within direct operating cost
[3]	There were no ineffective portions for the period presented.

Derivatives_Details_Textual

Derivatives (Details Textual) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$19.40	$15.20

Financial_Instruments_Details

Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Liabilities
Derivatives	$0	$0
Contingent Considerations	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Liabilities
Derivatives	337	577
Contingent Considerations	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Liabilities
Derivatives	0	0
Contingent Considerations	$553

Financial_Instruments_Details_

Financial Instruments (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	$0.40
Synodex [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use		5.5
MediaMiser [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	$0.60

SCHEDULE_II_VALUATION_AND_QUAL1

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts, Activity for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:
Balance at Beginning of Year	$8,668	$608
Additions, Charged to Costs and Expenses	1,243	7,100
Additions, Charged to Other Accounts	0	960
Deductions	0	0
Balance at End of Year	9,911	8,668
Allowance for doubtful accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts, Activity for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:
Balance at Beginning of Year	608	608	608
Additions, Charged to Costs and Expenses	118	0	0
Additions, Charged to Other Accounts	0	0	0
Deductions	0	0	0
Balance at End of Year	726	608	608
Valuation Allowance [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts, Activity for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:
Balance at Beginning of Year	8,060	0
Additions, Charged to Costs and Expenses	1,125	7,100
Additions, Charged to Other Accounts	0	960
Deductions	0	0
Balance at End of Year	$9,185	$8,060