Document and Entity Information
Jul. 08, 2020
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jul. 08, 2020
Entity Registrant Name PTC Inc.
Entity Central Index Key 0000857005
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity File Number 0-18059
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MA
Entity Tax Identification Number 04-2866152
Entity Address, Address Line One 121 Seaport Boulevard
Entity Address, City or Town Boston
Entity Address, State or Province MA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 02210
City Area Code (781)
Local Phone Number 370-5000
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 per share
Trading Symbol PTC
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ