v3.19.2
Document and Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Jul. 28, 2019
Aug. 30, 2019
Cover [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name PHOTRONICS INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000810136  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-31  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   67,196,843
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jul. 28, 2019  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 0-15451  
Entity Tax Identification Number 06-0854886  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code CT  
Entity Address, Address Line One 15 Secor Road  
Entity Address, City or Town Brookfield  
Entity Address, State or Province CT  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 06804  
City Area Code 203  
Local Phone Number 775-9000  
Title of 12(b) Security COMMON  
Trading Symbol PLAB  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ