Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (1,017)	$ (42,849)	$ (7,070)	$ (47,439)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	234	143	14	(45)
Change in net unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax	6	(4)	(8)	(10)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	240	139	6	(55)
Total comprehensive loss	(777)	(42,710)	(7,064)	(47,494)
Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	0	(81)	(125)	(216)
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to the noncontrolling interest	0	0	1	2
Comprehensive loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	0	(81)	(124)	(214)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Qumu	$ (777)	$ (42,629)	$ (6,940)	$ (47,280)