Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Related and Nonrelated Parties [Axis] Total current assets Current assets Total assets Total current liabilities Current liabilities Total liabilities Total Photronics, Inc. shareholders' equity Total equity Balance Balance Total liabilities and equity Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income [Abstract] Gross profit Total operating expenses Operating income Income before income tax provision Net income Net income Net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders Net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders (in Dollars) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net other comprehensive income (loss) Other comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive income Comprehensive income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity [Abstract] Balance (in Shares) Balance (in Shares) Equity Components [Axis] Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract] Net cash provided by operating activities Net cash used in investing activities Net cash used in financing activities Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash NATURE OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION [Abstract] CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND INVESTMENTS [Abstract] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis] ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET [Abstract] Total Accounts receivable, net INVENTORIES [Abstract] Inventories Inventories PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET [Abstract] Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis] Property, plant and equipment, net Property, plant and equipment, net Finance lease, right-of-use asset, net Finance lease ROU assets (carrying amount) PDMCX JOINT VENTURE [Abstract] Consolidated Entities [Axis] Net assets DEBT [Abstract] Long-term debt Long-term debt Total debt Debt Instrument [Axis] REVENUE [Abstract] Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Axis] Product and Service [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis] SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION [Abstract] Statement of Income Location, Balance [Axis] INCOME TAXES [Abstract] EARNINGS PER SHARE [Abstract] Earnings per share attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders: Potentially dilutive common shares (in Shares) Weighted-average common shares - Diluted (in Shares) Diluted (in Shares) Antidilutive Securities [Axis] COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract] CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) BY COMPONENT [Abstract] SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM [Abstract] SEGMENT REPORTING [Abstract] Consolidation Items [Axis] Document Type Document Quarterly Report Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Transition Report Entity File Number Entity Registrant Name Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address, State or Province Entity Address, Postal Zip Code City Area Code Local Phone Number Title of 12(b) Security Trading Symbol Security Exchange Name Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Interactive Data Current Entity Filer Category Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Small Business Entity Shell Company Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Central Index Key Amendment Flag Document Fiscal Period Focus Current Fiscal Year End Date ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Short-term investments Accounts receivable, allowance Allowance for Credit Losses Accounts receivable from related party Other current assets Deferred income taxes Other assets LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt Accounts payable Accrued liabilities Other liabilities Commitments and contingencies (Note 12) Equity: Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 2,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding Preferred stock, par value (in Dollars per share) Preferred stock, shares authorized (in Shares) Preferred stock, shares issued (in Shares) Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in Shares) Common stock, $0.01 par value, 150,000 shares authorized, 58,152 shares issued and outstanding as of May 3, 2026, and 57,633 shares issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2025 Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share) Common stock, shares authorized (in Shares) Common stock, shares issued (in Shares) Common stock, shares outstanding (in Shares) Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings Accumulated other comprehensive loss Noncontrolling interests Revenue Cost of goods sold Cost of goods sold Operating expenses: Selling, general, and administrative Selling, general and administrative expense Research and development Research and development expense Other operating income, net Other operating income Other income (expense): Foreign currency transactions impact, net Interest income and other income, net Income tax provision Income tax provision Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests Basic (in Dollars per share) Net Income attributable to Photronics shareholders-Basic (in Dollars per share) Diluted (in Dollars per share) Net Income attributable to Photronics shareholders-Diluted (in Dollars per share) Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding: Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in thousands): Basic (in Shares) Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests Shares issued under equity plans Shares issued under equity plans (in Shares) Share-based compensation expense Other changes in equity Cash flows from operating activities: Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization Share-based compensation Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and other Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments Proceeds from sales of short-term investments Government incentives Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from share-based arrangements Effects of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash Less: Ending restricted cash Restricted Cash Supplemental disclosure of non-cash information: Accruals for property, plant and equipment purchased not yet paid Interest expense Purchase and retirement of common stock through repurchase program Purchase and retirement of common stock through repurchase program (in Shares) Number of shares repurchased (in Shares) Accounts receivable Inventories Other current assets Purchases of property, plant and equipment Purchases of short-term investments Other Repayments of debt Common stock repurchases Net settlements of restricted stock awards Related Party [Member] Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Non-controlling Interests [Member] NATURE OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION