DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION Document (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Aug. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
Entity [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Avid Technology, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0000896841
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	No
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 287,833
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		39,159
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2013