| Cover | Jan. 05, 2021 | Oct. 28, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | ||
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 5, 2021 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Avid Technology, Inc. | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
| Entity File Number | 1-36254 | |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 04-2977748 | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 75 Network Drive | |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Burlington | |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MA | |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 01803 | |
| City Area Code | 978 | |
| Local Phone Number | 640-6789 | |
| Written Communications | false | |
| Soliciting Material | false | |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $.01 par value | |
| Trading Symbol | AVID | |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000896841 |
