v3.26.1
Document And Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jul. 31, 2026
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Central Index Key 0000914139  
Entity Registrant Name PARKERVISION INC  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2026  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2026  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 000-22904  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code FL  
Entity Tax Identification Number 59-2971472  
Entity Address, Address Line One 4446-1A Hendricks Avenue, Suite 354  
Entity Address, City or Town Jacksonville  
Entity Address, State or Province FL  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 32207  
City Area Code 904  
Local Phone Number 732-6100  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   148,226,874