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Document and Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2015
Feb. 27, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name PHOTRONICS INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000810136  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --11-01  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   66,445,220
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Feb. 01, 2015