DWS High Income VIP Average Annual Total Returns - Class A [Member] |
12 Months Ended | 60 Months Ended | 120 Months Ended | |
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Apr. 24, 2026 |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
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| Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes)[Member] | ||||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | ||||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 7.30% | (0.36%) | 2.01% | |
| ICE BofA US High Yield Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes)[Member] | ||||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | ||||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 8.50% | 4.50% | 6.44% | |
| Class A | Return Before Taxes[Member] | ||||
| Prospectus [Line Items] | ||||
| Average Annual Return, Percent | 8.94% | 4.25% | 6.00% | |
| Performance Inception Date | Apr. 06, 1982 |