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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Feb. 02, 2014
Jan. 27, 2013
Calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share [Abstract]    
Net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders $ 1,993 $ 2,323
Effect of dilutive securities [Abstract]    
Effect of dilutive securities 0 0
Earnings for diluted earnings per share $ 1,993 $ 2,323
Weighted-average common shares computations [Abstract]    
Weighted-average common shares used for basic earnings per share (in shares) 61,200 60,277
Effect of dilutive securities [Abstract]    
Share-based payment awards (in shares) 936 685
Common stock warrants (in shares) 0 133
Potentially dilutive common shares (in shares) 936 818
Weighted-average common shares used for diluted earnings per share (in shares) 62,136 61,095
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share) $ 0.03 $ 0.04
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share) $ 0.03 $ 0.04
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Total potentially dilutive shares excluded (in shares) 17,581 18,366
Convertible Notes [Member]
    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Total potentially dilutive shares excluded (in shares) 15,423 15,423
Share-based Payment Awards [Member]
    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Total potentially dilutive shares excluded (in shares) 2,158 2,943