While the exact nature and impact this condition are not yet clear, research does suggest that aphantasia may have a negative impact on memory. ... People with aphantasia do experience visual imagery while dreaming. This suggests that it is only intentional, voluntary visualization that is affected by this phenomenon.

Do people with aphantasia have better memory?

While aphantasics' use of spatial memory is stronger in the absence of visual memory. It gets better! People with aphantasia have been seen to perform on par with people who can visualize images in many tasks involving visual information.

Does aphantasia affect learning?

Students with aphantasia can still memorize and recall information. Information is just retrieved without images. In fact, some researchers, such as Dame Gill Morgan from England, believe the lack of mental images may enhance the ability to memorize, as memorization is necessary for recalling information.