Quarterly report pursuant to sections 13 or 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Oct. 31, 2013
Document And Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name SAVE THE WORLD AIR INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001103795  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2013  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer? No  
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer? No  
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current? Yes  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   168,001,847
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013