| Cover | Jan. 23, 2023 |
| Entity Addresses [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 23, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 000-32917 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ProtoKinetix, Incorporated |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001128189 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 94-3355026 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 109 W. Main Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Dalton |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 44618 |
| City Area Code | 330 |
| Local Phone Number | 445-4971 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Former Address [Member] | |
| Entity Addresses [Line Items] | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | Address of principal executive offices |
