Document And Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	OPGEN INC
Document Type	S-4
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2019
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Central Index Key	0001293818
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	true
Entity Ex Transition Period	false