Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2012
Mar. 29, 2012
Jul. 29, 2011
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Jan. 31, 2012    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Trading Symbol SEAC    
Entity Registrant Name SEACHANGE INTERNATIONAL INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0001019671    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   32,756,219  
Entity Public Float     $ 300,598,856