I tested as aphantasic but I'm creative—is that possible?
Yes. Research and community reports consistently show aphantasics excelling in writing, music, mathematics, and design using non-visual channels. A six-sense profile names those channels.
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Imagination Index vs Aphantasia Network Test
The Aphantasia Network test focuses on visual imagery and aphantasia awareness—an accessible entry point for the mind's eye question. Imagination Index measures all six senses and returns a full Imagery Profile. Use the Network test for quick visual discovery; use Imagination Index when you want the complete multisensory picture.
Last updated: May 20, 2026
The Aphantasia Network helped millions discover visual aphantasia. That discovery is often just the first chapter—auditory, motor, and other senses tell the rest of the story.
Aphantasia Network test vs Imagination Index
| Aphantasia Network | Imagination Index | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Visual / mind's eye | All six senses |
| Community & education | Strong | Guides + glossary + stats |
| Output | Visual-oriented result | Full profile + percentiles |
| Best for | First discovery of aphantasia | Complete Imagery Profile |
What the Network test does well
It lowers the barrier to asking 'Can I picture things?' and connects people to aphantasia community resources. For many, it's the first time they learn that 'picture this' isn't universal.
What a six-sense assessment adds
Visual aphantasia coexists with vivid auditory imagery in many musicians, or strong motor imagery in athletes. Without measuring other senses, strengths that explain how you learn and create stay invisible.
- Guides for auditory aphantasia (anauralia), motor aphantasia, and each sense
- Population percentiles from real assessment takers
- Optional shareable profile for teams and partners
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FAQ
Should I take both?
Many people do—Network test for visual context, Imagination Index for the full map. They answer different breadths of the same underlying question: how do you imagine?
Sources & further reading
See your Imagery Profile
Free core assessment · about 12 minutes · no credit card required. See your six-sense Imagery Profile and optional percentile ranking.