The terms eidetic memory and photographic memory are commonly used interchangeably, but they … See more

Eidetic memory is typically found only in young children, as it is virtually nonexistent in adults. Hudmon stated, "Children possess far more capacity for eidetic imagery than adults, suggesting that a developme… See more

Skepticism about the existence of eidetic memory was fueled around 1970 by Charles Stromeyer, who studied his future wife, Elizabeth, who claimed that she could recall poetry written in a foreign language that she di… See more

To constitute photographic or eidetic memory, the visual recall must persist without the use of mnemonics, expert talent, or other cognitive strategies. Various cases have been reported that rely on such skills and a… See more

There are a number of individuals whose extraordinary memory has been labeled "eidetic", but it is not established conclusively whether they use mnemonics and other, non-eidetic memory-enhancem… See more

• Ayumu – a chimpanzee whose performance in short-term memory tests is higher than university students
• Funes the Memorious – a short story by Jorge Luis Borges discussing the consequences of eidetic memory… See more