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<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>The synthesis of soluble dibenzobarrelene‐substituted azaacenes either by condensation reactions in solution or, more effectively, in the solid state by using a ball mill is reported herein. We relate their optical properties in thin films to their packing in the solid state. The targets are characterized by cyclic voltammetry, X‐ray crystallography and UV/Vis and fluorescence analysis. Three highly fluorescent, amorphous azaacenes were processed into organic light‐emitting diodes, and their improved performance (luminance, efficiency and efficacy) was compared with that of structurally related iptycene‐based azaacenes.</jats:p>