Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (10,447)	$ (6,144)	$ (15,611)	$ (15,878)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	260	2,353	1,035	2,020
Comprehensive loss	(10,187)	(3,791)	(14,576)	(13,858)
Less: Net loss attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest and non-controlling interest	298	107	396	445
Total comprehensive loss attributable to Pixelworks, Inc.	$ (9,889)	$ (3,684)	$ (14,180)	$ (13,413)